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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,753 and 530,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,753 and 530,928 is: 1,142,375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,753 : 530,928 = 530,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,753/530,928 = 530,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,753x = 530,928 × 530,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,753x = 281,884,541,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,884,541,184/246,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,375.34

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