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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,280 and 526,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,280 and 526,352 is: 1,115,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,280 : 526,352 = 526,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,280/526,352 = 526,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,280x = 526,352 × 526,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,280x = 277,046,427,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,046,427,904/248,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,862.85

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