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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,562 and 388,837.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,562 and 388,837.13 is: 608,276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,562 : 388,837.13 = 388,837.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,562/388,837.13 = 388,837.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,562x = 388,837.13 × 388,837.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,562x = 151,194,309,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,194,309,778.27/248,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,276.04

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