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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,898 and 546,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,898 and 546,180 is: 1,198,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,898 : 546,180 = 546,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,898/546,180 = 546,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,898x = 546,180 × 546,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,898x = 298,312,592,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,312,592,400/248,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,533.51

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