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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,025 and 538,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,025 and 538,332 is: 1,168,436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,025 : 538,332 = 538,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,025/538,332 = 538,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,025x = 538,332 × 538,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,025x = 289,801,342,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,801,342,224/248,025
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,436.01

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