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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,652 and 542,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,652 and 542,849 is: 1,185,130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,652 : 542,849 = 542,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,652/542,849 = 542,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,652x = 542,849 × 542,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,652x = 294,685,036,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,685,036,801/248,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185,130.37

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