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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,308 and 244,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,308 and 244,284 is: 517,524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,308 : 244,284 = 244,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,308/244,284 = 244,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,308x = 244,284 × 244,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,308x = 59,674,672,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,674,672,656/115,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,524.13

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