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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,708 and 532,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,708 and 532,874 is: 1,141,719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,708 : 532,874 = 532,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,708/532,874 = 532,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,708x = 532,874 × 532,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,708x = 283,954,699,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,954,699,876/248,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,719.20

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