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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,512 and 373,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,512 and 373,920 is: 562,613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,512 : 373,920 = 373,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,512/373,920 = 373,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,512x = 373,920 × 373,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,512x = 139,816,166,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,816,166,400/248,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,613.34

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