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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,758 and 532,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,758 and 532,976 is: 1,141,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,758 : 532,976 = 532,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,758/532,976 = 532,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,758x = 532,976 × 532,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,758x = 284,063,416,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,063,416,576/248,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,926.76

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