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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,067 and 349,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,067 and 349,345 is: 491,971.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,067 : 349,345 = 349,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,067/349,345 = 349,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,067x = 349,345 × 349,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,067x = 122,041,929,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,041,929,025/248,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,971.64

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