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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,340 and 519,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,340 and 519,162 is: 1,085,323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,340 : 519,162 = 519,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,340/519,162 = 519,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,340x = 519,162 × 519,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,340x = 269,529,182,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,529,182,244/248,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,323.28

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