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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,644 and 530,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,644 and 530,116 is: 1,139,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,644 : 530,116 = 530,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,644/530,116 = 530,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,644x = 530,116 × 530,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,644x = 281,022,973,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,022,973,456/246,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,387.03

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