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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,322 and 250,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,322 and 250,778 is: 550,109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,322 : 250,778 = 250,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,322/250,778 = 250,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,322x = 250,778 × 250,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,322x = 62,889,605,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,889,605,284/114,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,109.39

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