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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,668 and 375,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,668 and 375,076 is: 565,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,668 : 375,076 = 375,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,668/375,076 = 375,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,668x = 375,076 × 375,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,668x = 140,682,005,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,682,005,776/248,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,742.30

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