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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,836 and 373,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,836 and 373,254 is: 559,881

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,836 : 373,254 = 373,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,836/373,254 = 373,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,836x = 373,254 × 373,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,836x = 139,318,548,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,318,548,516/248,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,881

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