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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,888 and 246,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,888 and 246,762 is: 539,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,888 : 246,762 = 246,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,888/246,762 = 246,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,888x = 246,762 × 246,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,888x = 60,891,484,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,891,484,644/112,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,397.32

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