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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,844 and 254,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,844 and 254,362 is: 549,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,844 : 254,362 = 254,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,844/254,362 = 254,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,844x = 254,362 × 254,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,844x = 64,700,027,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700,027,044/117,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,031.15

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