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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,008 and 254,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,008 and 254,862 is: 550,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,008 : 254,862 = 254,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,008/254,862 = 254,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,008x = 254,862 × 254,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,008x = 64,954,639,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954,639,044/118,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,425.73

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