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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,076 and 538,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,076 and 538,160 is: 1,167,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076 : 538,160 = 538,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076/538,160 = 538,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076x = 538,160 × 538,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076x = 289,616,185,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,616,185,600/248,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,449.43

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