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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,383 and 250,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,383 and 250,906 is: 550,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,383 : 250,906 = 250,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,383/250,906 = 250,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,383x = 250,906 × 250,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,383x = 62,953,820,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,953,820,836/114,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,377.42

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