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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,549 and 248,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,549 and 248,344 is: 533,754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,549 : 248,344 = 248,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,549/248,344 = 248,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,549x = 248,344 × 248,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,549x = 61,674,742,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674,742,336/115,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,754.01

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