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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,636 and 530,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,636 and 530,703 is: 1,141,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,636 : 530,703 = 530,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,636/530,703 = 530,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,636x = 530,703 × 530,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,636x = 281,645,674,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,645,674,209/246,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,948.76

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