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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,631 and 544,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,631 and 544,284 is: 1,191,504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,631 : 544,284 = 544,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,631/544,284 = 544,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,631x = 544,284 × 544,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,631x = 296,245,072,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,245,072,656/248,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,504.97

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