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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,292 and 248,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,292 and 248,886 is: 546,766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,292 : 248,886 = 248,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,292/248,886 = 248,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,292x = 248,886 × 248,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,292x = 61,944,240,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,944,240,996/113,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,766.24

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