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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,737 and 544,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,737 and 544,130 is: 1,190,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737 : 544,130 = 544,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737/544,130 = 544,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737x = 544,130 × 544,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737x = 296,077,456,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,077,456,900/248,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,323.34

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