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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,953 and 530,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,953 and 530,725 is: 1,140,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,953 : 530,725 = 530,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,953/530,725 = 530,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,953x = 530,725 × 530,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,953x = 281,669,025,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,669,025,625/246,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,577.46

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