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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,812 and 248,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,812 and 248,644 is: 543,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,812 : 248,644 = 248,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,812/248,644 = 248,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,812x = 248,644 × 248,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,812x = 61,823,838,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,823,838,736/113,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,210.20

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