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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,792 and 530,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,792 and 530,108 is: 1,129,515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,792 : 530,108 = 530,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,792/530,108 = 530,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,792x = 530,108 × 530,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,792x = 281,014,491,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,014,491,664/248,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,515.79

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