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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,268 and 539,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,268 and 539,736 is: 1,173,389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,268 : 539,736 = 539,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,268/539,736 = 539,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,268x = 539,736 × 539,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,268x = 291,314,949,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,314,949,696/248,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,389.04

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