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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,664 and 375,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,664 and 375,070 is: 565,733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,664 : 375,070 = 375,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,664/375,070 = 375,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,664x = 375,070 × 375,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,664x = 140,677,504,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,677,504,900/248,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,733.30

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