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Finding the Third Proportional to 548,256 and 860,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 548,256 and 860,248 is: 1,349,782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,256 : 860,248 = 860,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,256/860,248 = 860,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,256x = 860,248 × 860,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,256x = 740,026,621,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,026,621,504/548,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,782.99

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