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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,627 and 544,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,627 and 544,276 is: 1,191,489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,627 : 544,276 = 544,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,627/544,276 = 544,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,627x = 544,276 × 544,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,627x = 296,236,364,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,236,364,176/248,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,489.11

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