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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,872 and 248,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,872 and 248,194 is: 536,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,872 : 248,194 = 248,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,872/248,194 = 248,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,872x = 248,194 × 248,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,872x = 61,600,261,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600,261,636/114,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,251.32

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