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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,311 and 250,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,311 and 250,304 is: 543,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,311 : 250,304 = 250,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,311/250,304 = 250,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,311x = 250,304 × 250,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,311x = 62,652,092,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652,092,416/115,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,331.45

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