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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,910 and 546,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,910 and 546,204 is: 1,198,581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,910 : 546,204 = 546,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,910/546,204 = 546,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,910x = 546,204 × 546,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,910x = 298,338,809,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,338,809,616/248,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,581.05

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