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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,922 and 546,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,922 and 546,228 is: 1,198,628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,922 : 546,228 = 546,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,922/546,228 = 546,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,922x = 546,228 × 546,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,922x = 298,365,027,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,365,027,984/248,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,628.60

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