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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,538 and 250,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,538 and 250,030 is: 541,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,538 : 250,030 = 250,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,538/250,030 = 250,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,538x = 250,030 × 250,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,538x = 62,515,000,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,515,000,900/115,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,077.40

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