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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,438 and 351,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,438 and 351,200 is: 496,467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,438 : 351,200 = 351,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,438/351,200 = 351,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,438x = 351,200 × 351,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,438x = 123,341,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,341,440,000/248,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,467.69

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