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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,982 and 247,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,982 and 247,284 is: 536,482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,982 : 247,284 = 247,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,982/247,284 = 247,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,982x = 247,284 × 247,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,982x = 61,149,376,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,149,376,656/113,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,482.75

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