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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,842 and 377,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,842 and 377,871 is: 573,803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,842 : 377,871 = 377,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,842/377,871 = 377,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,842x = 377,871 × 377,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,842x = 142,786,492,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,786,492,641/248,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,803.83

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