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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,760 and 528,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,760 and 528,560 is: 1,132,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,760 : 528,560 = 528,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,760/528,560 = 528,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,760x = 528,560 × 528,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,760x = 279,375,673,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,375,673,600/246,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,175.69

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