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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,877 and 248,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,877 and 248,316 is: 527,570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,877 : 248,316 = 248,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,877/248,316 = 248,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,877x = 248,316 × 248,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,877x = 61,660,835,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660,835,856/116,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,570.32

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