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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,952 and 357,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,952 and 357,876 is: 514,457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,952 : 357,876 = 357,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,952/357,876 = 357,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,952x = 357,876 × 357,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,952x = 128,075,231,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,075,231,376/248,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,457.53

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