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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,886 and 246,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,886 and 246,761 is: 539,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,886 : 246,761 = 246,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,886/246,761 = 246,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,886x = 246,761 × 246,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,886x = 60,890,991,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890,991,121/112,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,402.50

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