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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,992 and 373,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,992 and 373,668 is: 560,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,992 : 373,668 = 373,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,992/373,668 = 373,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,992x = 373,668 × 373,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,992x = 139,627,774,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,627,774,224/248,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,772.13

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