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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,717 and 254,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,717 and 254,295 is: 549,333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,717 : 254,295 = 254,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,717/254,295 = 254,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,717x = 254,295 × 254,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,717x = 64,665,947,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,665,947,025/117,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,333.97

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