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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,220 and 535,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,220 and 535,797 is: 1,156,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,220 : 535,797 = 535,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,220/535,797 = 535,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,220x = 535,797 × 535,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,220x = 287,078,425,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,078,425,209/248,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,548.32

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