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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,794 and 247,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,794 and 247,899 is: 544,833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,794 : 247,899 = 247,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,794/247,899 = 247,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,794x = 247,899 × 247,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,794x = 61,453,914,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,914,201/112,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,833.18

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