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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,321 and 250,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,321 and 250,324 is: 543,371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,321 : 250,324 = 250,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,321/250,324 = 250,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,321x = 250,324 × 250,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,321x = 62,662,104,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,662,104,976/115,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,371.16

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