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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,824 and 245,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,824 and 245,070 is: 532,327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,824 : 245,070 = 245,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,824/245,070 = 245,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,824x = 245,070 × 245,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,824x = 60,059,304,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,059,304,900/112,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,327.39

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