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Finding the Third Proportional to 111,570 and 245,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 111,570 and 245,253 is: 539,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,570 : 245,253 = 245,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,570/245,253 = 245,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,570x = 245,253 × 245,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,570x = 60,149,034,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,149,034,009/111,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,114.76

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