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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,034 and 246,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,034 and 246,152 is: 540,825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,034 : 246,152 = 246,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,034/246,152 = 246,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,034x = 246,152 × 246,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,034x = 60,590,807,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,590,807,104/112,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,825.17

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