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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,926 and 546,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,926 and 546,236 is: 1,198,644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,926 : 546,236 = 546,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,926/546,236 = 546,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,926x = 546,236 × 546,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,926x = 298,373,767,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,373,767,696/248,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,644.45

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