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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,908 and 244,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,908 and 244,477 is: 515,659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,908 : 244,477 = 244,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,908/244,477 = 244,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,908x = 244,477 × 244,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,908x = 59,769,003,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,769,003,529/115,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,659.00

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