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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,433 and 248,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,433 and 248,625 is: 333,351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,433 : 248,625 = 248,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,433/248,625 = 248,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,433x = 248,625 × 248,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,433x = 61,814,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814,390,625/185,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,351.62

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