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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,632 and 530,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,632 and 530,695 is: 1,141,932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,632 : 530,695 = 530,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,632/530,695 = 530,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,632x = 530,695 × 530,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,632x = 281,637,183,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,637,183,025/246,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,932.85

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