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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,955 and 377,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,955 and 377,190 is: 571,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,955 : 377,190 = 377,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,955/377,190 = 377,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,955x = 377,190 × 377,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,955x = 142,272,296,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,272,296,100/248,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,477.96

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