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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,861 and 251,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,861 and 251,317 is: 569,724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,861 : 251,317 = 251,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,861/251,317 = 251,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,861x = 251,317 × 251,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,861x = 63,160,234,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,160,234,489/110,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,724.56

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