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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,910 and 248,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,910 and 248,268 is: 536,393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,910 : 248,268 = 248,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,910/248,268 = 248,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,910x = 248,268 × 248,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,910x = 61,636,999,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636,999,824/114,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,393.70

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