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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,560 and 250,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,560 and 250,128 is: 541,398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,560 : 250,128 = 250,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,560/250,128 = 250,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,560x = 250,128 × 250,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,560x = 62,564,016,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564,016,384/115,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,398.55

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