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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,744 and 530,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,744 and 530,908 is: 1,142,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,744 : 530,908 = 530,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,744/530,908 = 530,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,744x = 530,908 × 530,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,744x = 281,863,304,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,863,304,464/246,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,330.94

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