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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,335 and 552,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,335 and 552,878 is: 1,230,894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,335 : 552,878 = 552,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,335/552,878 = 552,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,335x = 552,878 × 552,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,335x = 305,674,082,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,674,082,884/248,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,894.09

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