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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,064 and 248,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,064 and 248,708 is: 528,391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,064 : 248,708 = 248,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,064/248,708 = 248,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,064x = 248,708 × 248,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,064x = 61,855,669,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855,669,264/117,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,391.90

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