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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,994 and 373,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,994 and 373,671 is: 560,776.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,994 : 373,671 = 373,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,994/373,671 = 373,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,994x = 373,671 × 373,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,994x = 139,630,016,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,630,016,241/248,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,776.63

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