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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,236 and 535,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,236 and 535,831 is: 1,156,620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,236 : 535,831 = 535,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,236/535,831 = 535,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,236x = 535,831 × 535,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,236x = 287,114,860,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,114,860,561/248,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,620.56

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