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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,960 and 530,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,960 and 530,738 is: 1,140,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,960 : 530,738 = 530,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,960/530,738 = 530,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,960x = 530,738 × 530,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,960x = 281,682,824,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,682,824,644/246,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,601.01

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