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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,383 and 248,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,383 and 248,270 is: 543,626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,383 : 248,270 = 248,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,383/248,270 = 248,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,383x = 248,270 × 248,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,383x = 61,637,992,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,637,992,900/113,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,626.41

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