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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,858 and 253,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,858 and 253,857 is: 556,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,858 : 253,857 = 253,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,858/253,857 = 253,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,858x = 253,857 × 253,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,858x = 64,443,376,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443,376,449/115,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,227.25

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