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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,963 and 254,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,963 and 254,610 is: 549,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,963 : 254,610 = 254,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,963/254,610 = 254,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,963x = 254,610 × 254,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,963x = 64,826,252,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826,252,100/117,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,547.33

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