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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,608 and 247,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,608 and 247,368 is: 543,397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,608 : 247,368 = 247,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,608/247,368 = 247,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,608x = 247,368 × 247,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,608x = 61,190,927,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,190,927,424/112,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,397.69

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