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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,996 and 248,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,996 and 248,560 is: 546,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,996 : 248,560 = 248,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,996/248,560 = 248,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,996x = 248,560 × 248,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,996x = 61,782,073,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,782,073,600/112,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,763.37

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