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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,650 and 375,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,650 and 375,044 is: 565,686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,650 : 375,044 = 375,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,650/375,044 = 375,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,650x = 375,044 × 375,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,650x = 140,658,001,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,658,001,936/248,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,686.72

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