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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,022 and 383,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,022 and 383,373 is: 592,587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,022 : 383,373 = 383,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,022/383,373 = 383,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,022x = 383,373 × 383,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,022x = 146,974,857,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,974,857,129/248,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,587.98

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