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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,780 and 531,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,780 and 531,612 is: 1,145,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,780 : 531,612 = 531,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,780/531,612 = 531,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,780x = 531,612 × 531,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,780x = 282,611,318,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,611,318,544/246,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,195.39

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