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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,651.65 and 375,053.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,651.65 and 375,053.41 is: 565,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,651.65 : 375,053.41 = 375,053.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,651.65/375,053.41 = 375,053.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,651.65x = 375,053.41 × 375,053.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,651.65x = 140,665,063,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,665,063,399.94/248,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,711.36

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