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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,472 and 248,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,472 and 248,196 is: 528,893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,472 : 248,196 = 248,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,472/248,196 = 248,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,472x = 248,196 × 248,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,472x = 61,601,254,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,601,254,416/116,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,893.25

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