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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,217.19 and 535,800.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,217.19 and 535,800.09 is: 1,156,574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,217.19 : 535,800.09 = 535,800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,217.19/535,800.09 = 535,800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,217.19x = 535,800.09 × 535,800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,217.19x = 287,081,740,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,081,740,462.51/248,217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,574.79

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