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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,412 and 538,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,412 and 538,833 is: 1,168,788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,412 : 538,833 = 538,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,412/538,833 = 538,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,412x = 538,833 × 538,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,412x = 290,341,001,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,341,001,889/248,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,788.15

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