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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,239 and 250,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,239 and 250,674 is: 545,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,239 : 250,674 = 250,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,239/250,674 = 250,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,239x = 250,674 × 250,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,239x = 62,837,454,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,837,454,276/115,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,279.41

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