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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,762 and 248,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,762 and 248,228 is: 541,632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,762 : 248,228 = 248,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,762/248,228 = 248,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,762x = 248,228 × 248,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,762x = 61,617,139,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617,139,984/113,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,632.00

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