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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,762 and 248,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,762 and 248,260 is: 541,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,762 : 248,260 = 248,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,762/248,260 = 248,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,762x = 248,260 × 248,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,762x = 61,633,027,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,633,027,600/113,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,771.66

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