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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,192 and 332,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,192 and 332,920 is: 446,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,192 : 332,920 = 332,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,192/332,920 = 332,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,192x = 332,920 × 332,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,192x = 110,835,726,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,835,726,400/248,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,572.52

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