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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,746 and 530,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,746 and 530,912 is: 1,142,338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,746 : 530,912 = 530,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,746/530,912 = 530,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,746x = 530,912 × 530,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,746x = 281,867,551,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,867,551,744/246,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,338.89

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