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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,688 and 530,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,688 and 530,797 is: 1,142,112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,688 : 530,797 = 530,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,688/530,797 = 530,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,688x = 530,797 × 530,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,688x = 281,745,455,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,745,455,209/246,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,112.53

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