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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,844 and 248,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,844 and 248,271 is: 527,528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,844 : 248,271 = 248,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,844/248,271 = 248,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,844x = 248,271 × 248,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,844x = 61,638,489,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,489,441/116,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,528.07

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