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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,268 and 250,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,268 and 250,688 is: 549,974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,268 : 250,688 = 250,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,268/250,688 = 250,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,268x = 250,688 × 250,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,268x = 62,844,473,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,844,473,344/114,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,974.39

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