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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,897 and 248,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,897 and 248,831 is: 548,436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,897 : 248,831 = 248,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,897/248,831 = 248,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,897x = 248,831 × 248,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,897x = 61,916,866,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,916,866,561/112,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,436.77

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