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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,896 and 382,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,896 and 382,788 is: 588,706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,896 : 382,788 = 382,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,896/382,788 = 382,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,896x = 382,788 × 382,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,896x = 146,526,652,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,526,652,944/248,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,706.34

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