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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,636 and 542,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,636 and 542,814 is: 1,185,053.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,636 : 542,814 = 542,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,636/542,814 = 542,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,636x = 542,814 × 542,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,636x = 294,647,038,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,647,038,596/248,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185,053.81

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