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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,733 and 544,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,733 and 544,122 is: 1,190,307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,733 : 544,122 = 544,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,733/544,122 = 544,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,733x = 544,122 × 544,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,733x = 296,068,750,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,068,750,884/248,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,307.48

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