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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,232 and 535,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,232 and 535,824 is: 1,156,608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,232 : 535,824 = 535,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,232/535,824 = 535,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,232x = 535,824 × 535,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,232x = 287,107,358,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,107,358,976/248,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,608.97

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