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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,296 and 248,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,296 and 248,894 is: 546,782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,296 : 248,894 = 248,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,296/248,894 = 248,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,296x = 248,894 × 248,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,296x = 61,948,223,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948,223,236/113,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,782.09

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