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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,826 and 246,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,826 and 246,261 is: 528,142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,826 : 246,261 = 246,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,826/246,261 = 246,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,826x = 246,261 × 246,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,826x = 60,644,480,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,644,480,121/114,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,142.41

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