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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,834 and 335,234.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,834 and 335,234.50 is: 451,635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,834 : 335,234.50 = 335,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,834/335,234.50 = 335,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,834x = 335,234.50 × 335,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,834x = 112,382,169,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,382,169,990.25/248,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,635.11

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