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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,837 and 254,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,837 and 254,510 is: 549,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,837 : 254,510 = 254,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,837/254,510 = 254,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,837x = 254,510 × 254,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,837x = 64,775,340,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,775,340,100/117,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,702.90

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