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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,923.13 and 373,627.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,923.13 and 373,627.69 is: 560,806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,923.13 : 373,627.69 = 373,627.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,923.13/373,627.69 = 373,627.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,923.13x = 373,627.69 × 373,627.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,923.13x = 139,597,648,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,597,648,866.60/248,923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,806.27

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