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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,905 and 546,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,905 and 546,194 is: 1,198,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,905 : 546,194 = 546,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,905/546,194 = 546,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,905x = 546,194 × 546,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,905x = 298,327,885,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,327,885,636/248,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,561.24

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