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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,018 and 254,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,018 and 254,820 is: 550,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,018 : 254,820 = 254,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,018/254,820 = 254,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,018x = 254,820 × 254,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,018x = 64,933,232,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,933,232,400/118,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,197.70

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