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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,690 and 530,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,690 and 530,801 is: 1,142,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,690 : 530,801 = 530,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,690/530,801 = 530,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,690x = 530,801 × 530,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,690x = 281,749,701,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,749,701,601/246,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,120.48

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