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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,684 and 254,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,684 and 254,688 is: 551,187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,684 : 254,688 = 254,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,684/254,688 = 254,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,684x = 254,688 × 254,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,684x = 64,865,977,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,865,977,344/117,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,187.73

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