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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,740.88 and 584,673.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,740.88 and 584,673.19 is: 1,374,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,740.88 : 584,673.19 = 584,673.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,740.88/584,673.19 = 584,673.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,740.88x = 584,673.19 × 584,673.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,740.88x = 341,842,736,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,842,736,181.41/248,740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,292.57

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