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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,990 and 250,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,990 and 250,230 is: 544,526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,990 : 250,230 = 250,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,990/250,230 = 250,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,990x = 250,230 × 250,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,990x = 62,615,052,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615,052,900/114,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,526.07

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