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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,394 and 248,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,394 and 248,334 is: 543,853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,394 : 248,334 = 248,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,394/248,334 = 248,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,394x = 248,334 × 248,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,394x = 61,669,775,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,669,775,556/113,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,853.96

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