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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,608 and 530,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,608 and 530,640 is: 1,141,807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,608 : 530,640 = 530,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,608/530,640 = 530,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,608x = 530,640 × 530,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,608x = 281,578,809,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,578,809,600/246,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,807.28

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