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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,766 and 532,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,766 and 532,992 is: 1,141,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,766 : 532,992 = 532,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,766/532,992 = 532,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,766x = 532,992 × 532,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,766x = 284,080,472,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,080,472,064/248,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,958.60

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