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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,365 and 241,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,365 and 241,254 is: 517,985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,365 : 241,254 = 241,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,365/241,254 = 241,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,365x = 241,254 × 241,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,365x = 58,203,492,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203,492,516/112,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,985.96

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