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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,932 and 248,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,932 and 248,916 is: 548,641.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,932 : 248,916 = 248,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,932/248,916 = 248,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,932x = 248,916 × 248,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,932x = 61,959,175,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959,175,056/112,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,641.44

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