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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,692 and 544,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,692 and 544,040 is: 1,190,144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,692 : 544,040 = 544,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,692/544,040 = 544,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,692x = 544,040 × 544,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,692x = 295,979,521,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,979,521,600/248,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,144.92

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