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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,925 and 373,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,925 and 373,631 is: 560,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,925 : 373,631 = 373,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,925/373,631 = 373,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,925x = 373,631 × 373,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,925x = 139,600,124,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,600,124,161/248,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,811.99

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