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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,775.05 and 372,771.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,775.05 and 372,771.49 is: 558,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,775.05 : 372,771.49 = 372,771.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,775.05/372,771.49 = 372,771.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,775.05x = 372,771.49 × 372,771.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,775.05x = 138,958,585,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,958,585,387.70/248,775.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,571.24

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