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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,870 and 248,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,870 and 248,190 is: 536,243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,870 : 248,190 = 248,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,870/248,190 = 248,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,870x = 248,190 × 248,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,870x = 61,598,276,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,598,276,100/114,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,243.37

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