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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,238 and 531,468

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,238 and 531,468 is: 1,137,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,238 : 531,468 = 531,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,238/531,468 = 531,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,238x = 531,468 × 531,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,238x = 282,458,235,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,458,235,024/248,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,852.52

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