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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,253 and 248,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,253 and 248,340 is: 544,557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,253 : 248,340 = 248,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,253/248,340 = 248,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,253x = 248,340 × 248,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,253x = 61,672,755,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,672,755,600/113,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,557.37

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