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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,000 and 250,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,000 and 250,250 is: 544,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,000 : 250,250 = 250,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,000/250,250 = 250,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,000x = 250,250 × 250,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,000x = 62,625,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,625,062,500/115,000
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,565.76

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