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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,954 and 250,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,954 and 250,834 is: 542,609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,954 : 250,834 = 250,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,954/250,834 = 250,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,954x = 250,834 × 250,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,954x = 62,917,695,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,917,695,556/115,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,609.10

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