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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,008 and 254,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,008 and 254,796 is: 550,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,008 : 254,796 = 254,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,008/254,796 = 254,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,008x = 254,796 × 254,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,008x = 64,921,001,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,921,001,616/118,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,140.68

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