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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,276 and 248,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,276 and 248,312 is: 544,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,276 : 248,312 = 248,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,276/248,312 = 248,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,276x = 248,312 × 248,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,276x = 61,658,849,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658,849,344/113,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,324.03

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