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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,624 and 394,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,624 and 394,310 is: 625,363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,624 : 394,310 = 394,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,624/394,310 = 394,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,624x = 394,310 × 394,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,624x = 155,480,376,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,480,376,100/248,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,363.51

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