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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,977 and 251,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,977 and 251,329 is: 549,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,977 : 251,329 = 251,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,977/251,329 = 251,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,977x = 251,329 × 251,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,977x = 63,166,266,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166,266,241/114,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,381.76

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