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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,920 and 531,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,920 and 531,310 is: 1,143,246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,920 : 531,310 = 531,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,920/531,310 = 531,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,920x = 531,310 × 531,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,920x = 282,290,316,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,290,316,100/246,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,246.06

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