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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,832 and 373,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,832 and 373,248 is: 559,872

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832 : 373,248 = 373,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832/373,248 = 373,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832x = 373,248 × 373,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832x = 139,314,069,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,314,069,504/248,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,872

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