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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,908 and 248,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,908 and 248,264 is: 536,385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,908 : 248,264 = 248,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,908/248,264 = 248,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,908x = 248,264 × 248,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,908x = 61,635,013,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635,013,696/114,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,385.75

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