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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,622 and 544,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,622 and 544,262 is: 1,191,451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,622 : 544,262 = 544,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,622/544,262 = 544,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,622x = 544,262 × 544,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,622x = 296,221,124,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,221,124,644/248,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,451.78

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