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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,383 and 552,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,383 and 552,975 is: 1,231,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,383 : 552,975 = 552,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,383/552,975 = 552,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,383x = 552,975 × 552,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,383x = 305,781,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,781,350,625/248,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,088.08

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