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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,768 and 530,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,768 and 530,960 is: 1,142,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768 : 530,960 = 530,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768/530,960 = 530,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768x = 530,960 × 530,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768x = 281,918,521,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,918,521,600/246,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,443.60

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