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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,388 and 539,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,388 and 539,994 is: 1,173,943.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,388 : 539,994 = 539,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,388/539,994 = 539,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,388x = 539,994 × 539,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,388x = 291,593,520,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,593,520,036/248,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,943.67

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