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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,266 and 248,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,266 and 248,392 is: 530,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,266 : 248,392 = 248,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,266/248,392 = 248,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,266x = 248,392 × 248,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,266x = 61,698,585,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,698,585,664/116,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,667.48

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