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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,314 and 250,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,314 and 250,314 is: 543,360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,314 : 250,314 = 250,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,314/250,314 = 250,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,314x = 250,314 × 250,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,314x = 62,657,098,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,657,098,596/115,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,360.72

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