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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,994 and 534,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,994 and 534,273 is: 1,146,403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,994 : 534,273 = 534,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,994/534,273 = 534,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,994x = 534,273 × 534,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,994x = 285,447,638,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,447,638,529/248,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,403.68

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