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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,334 and 248,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,334 and 248,444 is: 535,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,334 : 248,444 = 248,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,334/248,444 = 248,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,334x = 248,444 × 248,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,334x = 61,724,421,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,724,421,136/115,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,179.75

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