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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,976 and 248,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,976 and 248,524 is: 546,701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,976 : 248,524 = 248,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,976/248,524 = 248,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,976x = 248,524 × 248,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,976x = 61,764,178,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,764,178,576/112,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,701.76

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