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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,316 and 250,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,316 and 250,316 is: 543,359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,316 : 250,316 = 250,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,316/250,316 = 250,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,316x = 250,316 × 250,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,316x = 62,658,099,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,658,099,856/115,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,359.98

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