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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,325 and 246,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,325 and 246,666 is: 536,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,325 : 246,666 = 246,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,325/246,666 = 246,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,325x = 246,666 × 246,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,325x = 60,844,115,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,844,115,556/113,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,899.32

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