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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,996 and 575,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,996 and 575,834 is: 1,331,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,996 : 575,834 = 575,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,996/575,834 = 575,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,996x = 575,834 × 575,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,996x = 331,584,795,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,584,795,556/248,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,687.24

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