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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,397 and 248,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,397 and 248,058 is: 528,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,397 : 248,058 = 248,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,397/248,058 = 248,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,397x = 248,058 × 248,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,397x = 61,532,771,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,532,771,364/116,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,645.68

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