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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,063 and 394,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,063 and 394,244 is: 626,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,063 : 394,244 = 394,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,063/394,244 = 394,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,063x = 394,244 × 394,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,063x = 155,428,331,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,428,331,536/248,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,567.97

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