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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,762 and 530,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,762 and 530,955 is: 1,142,449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,762 : 530,955 = 530,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,762/530,955 = 530,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,762x = 530,955 × 530,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,762x = 281,913,212,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,913,212,025/246,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,449.86

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