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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,893.50 and 248,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,893.50 and 248,825 is: 548,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,893.50 : 248,825 = 248,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,893.50/248,825 = 248,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,893.50x = 248,825 × 248,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,893.50x = 61,913,880,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,913,880,625/112,893.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,427.33

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