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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,606 and 530,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,606 and 530,635 is: 1,141,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,606 : 530,635 = 530,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,606/530,635 = 530,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,606x = 530,635 × 530,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,606x = 281,573,503,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,573,503,225/246,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,795.02

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