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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,736 and 530,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,736 and 530,186 is: 1,139,263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,736 : 530,186 = 530,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,736/530,186 = 530,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,736x = 530,186 × 530,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,736x = 281,097,194,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,097,194,596/246,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,263.00

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