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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,836 and 377,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,836 and 377,862 is: 573,790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,836 : 377,862 = 377,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,836/377,862 = 377,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,836x = 377,862 × 377,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,836x = 142,779,691,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,779,691,044/248,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,790.33

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