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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,465 and 248,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,465 and 248,182 is: 528,865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,465 : 248,182 = 248,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,465/248,182 = 248,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,465x = 248,182 × 248,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,465x = 61,594,305,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594,305,124/116,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,865.37

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