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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,622 and 544,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,622 and 544,266 is: 1,191,469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,622 : 544,266 = 544,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,622/544,266 = 544,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,622x = 544,266 × 544,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,622x = 296,225,478,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,225,478,756/248,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,469.29

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