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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,614.31 and 544,249.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,614.31 and 544,249.13 is: 1,191,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,614.31 : 544,249.13 = 544,249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,614.31/544,249.13 = 544,249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,614.31x = 544,249.13 × 544,249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,614.31x = 296,207,110,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,207,110,063.27/248,614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,432.25

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