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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,062 and 544,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,062 and 544,723 is: 1,196,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,062 : 544,723 = 544,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,062/544,723 = 544,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,062x = 544,723 × 544,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,062x = 296,723,146,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,723,146,729/248,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,165.26

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