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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,421 and 248,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,421 and 248,550 is: 544,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,421 : 248,550 = 248,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,421/248,550 = 248,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,421x = 248,550 × 248,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,421x = 61,777,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,777,102,500/113,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,670.76

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