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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,994 and 112,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,994 and 112,306 is: 238,001.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,994 : 112,306 = 112,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,994/112,306 = 112,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,994x = 112,306 × 112,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,994x = 12,612,637,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,637,636/52,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,001.24

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