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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,488 and 331,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,488 and 331,068 is: 441,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,488 : 331,068 = 331,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,488/331,068 = 331,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,488x = 331,068 × 331,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,488x = 109,606,020,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,606,020,624/248,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,091.81

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