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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,474 and 331,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,474 and 331,047 is: 441,060.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,474 : 331,047 = 331,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,474/331,047 = 331,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,474x = 331,047 × 331,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,474x = 109,592,116,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,592,116,209/248,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,060.70

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