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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,033.50 and 254,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,033.50 and 254,913 is: 550,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,033.50 : 254,913 = 254,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,033.50/254,913 = 254,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,033.50x = 254,913 × 254,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,033.50x = 64,980,637,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,980,637,569/118,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,527.08

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