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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,820 and 375,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,820 and 375,292 is: 566,048.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,820 : 375,292 = 375,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,820/375,292 = 375,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,820x = 375,292 × 375,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,820x = 140,844,085,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,844,085,264/248,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,048.09

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