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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,850 and 385,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,850 and 385,956 is: 598,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,850 : 385,956 = 385,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,850/385,956 = 385,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,850x = 385,956 × 385,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,850x = 148,962,033,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,962,033,936/248,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,601.70

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