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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,322 and 250,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,322 and 250,828 is: 545,556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,322 : 250,828 = 250,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,322/250,828 = 250,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,322x = 250,828 × 250,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,322x = 62,914,685,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,914,685,584/115,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,556.66

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