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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,926 and 244,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,926 and 244,305 is: 514,853.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,926 : 244,305 = 244,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,926/244,305 = 244,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,926x = 244,305 × 244,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,926x = 59,684,933,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684,933,025/115,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,853.73

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