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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,184 and 332,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,184 and 332,910 is: 446,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,184 : 332,910 = 332,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,184/332,910 = 332,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,184x = 332,910 × 332,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,184x = 110,829,068,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,829,068,100/248,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,560.08

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