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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,694 and 544,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,694 and 544,044 is: 1,190,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,694 : 544,044 = 544,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,694/544,044 = 544,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,694x = 544,044 × 544,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,694x = 295,983,873,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,983,873,936/248,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,152.85

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