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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,760 and 546,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,760 and 546,048 is: 1,198,618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,760 : 546,048 = 546,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,760/546,048 = 546,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,760x = 546,048 × 546,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,760x = 298,168,418,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,168,418,304/248,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,618.82

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