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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,266 and 250,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,266 and 250,220 is: 543,178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,266 : 250,220 = 250,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,266/250,220 = 250,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,266x = 250,220 × 250,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,266x = 62,610,048,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,610,048,400/115,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,178.81

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