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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,692 and 530,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,692 and 530,806 is: 1,142,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,692 : 530,806 = 530,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,692/530,806 = 530,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,692x = 530,806 × 530,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,692x = 281,755,009,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,755,009,636/246,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,132.74

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