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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,744.94 and 248,555.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,744.94 and 248,555.25 is: 538,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,744.94 : 248,555.25 = 248,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,744.94/248,555.25 = 248,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,744.94x = 248,555.25 × 248,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,744.94x = 61,779,712,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779,712,302.56/114,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,409.05

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