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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,624 and 544,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,624 and 544,270 is: 1,191,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,624 : 544,270 = 544,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,624/544,270 = 544,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,624x = 544,270 × 544,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,624x = 296,229,832,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,229,832,900/248,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,477.22

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