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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,327 and 245,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,327 and 245,237 is: 535,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,327 : 245,237 = 245,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,327/245,237 = 245,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,327x = 245,237 × 245,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,327x = 60,141,186,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,141,186,169/112,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,411.67

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