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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,244 and 249,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,244 and 249,402 is: 554,161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,244 : 249,402 = 249,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,244/249,402 = 249,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,244x = 249,402 × 249,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,244x = 62,201,357,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201,357,604/112,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,161.98

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