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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,454 and 351,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,454 and 351,225 is: 496,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,454 : 351,225 = 351,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,454/351,225 = 351,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,454x = 351,225 × 351,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,454x = 123,359,000,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,359,000,625/248,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,506.40

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