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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,654 and 381,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,654 and 381,569 is: 585,532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,654 : 381,569 = 381,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,654/381,569 = 381,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,654x = 381,569 × 381,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,654x = 145,594,901,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,594,901,761/248,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,532.11

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