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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,266.75 and 248,189.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,266.75 and 248,189.50 is: 539,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,266.75 : 248,189.50 = 248,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,266.75/248,189.50 = 248,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,266.75x = 248,189.50 × 248,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,266.75x = 61,598,027,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,598,027,910.25/114,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,072.20

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