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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,859 and 248,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,859 and 248,859 is: 543,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,859 : 248,859 = 248,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,859/248,859 = 248,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,859x = 248,859 × 248,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,859x = 61,930,801,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,930,801,881/113,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,925.40

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