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Finding the Third Proportional to 121,190 and 248,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 121,190 and 248,257 is: 508,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,190 : 248,257 = 248,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,190/248,257 = 248,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,190x = 248,257 × 248,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,190x = 61,631,538,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,631,538,049/121,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,553.00

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