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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,648 and 530,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,648 and 530,124 is: 1,139,402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,648 : 530,124 = 530,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,648/530,124 = 530,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,648x = 530,124 × 530,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,648x = 281,031,455,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,031,455,376/246,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,402.94

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