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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,350 and 250,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,350 and 250,284 is: 543,060.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,350 : 250,284 = 250,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,350/250,284 = 250,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,350x = 250,284 × 250,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,350x = 62,642,080,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,642,080,656/115,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,060.95

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