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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,369 and 254,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,369 and 254,306 is: 546,355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,369 : 254,306 = 254,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,369/254,306 = 254,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,369x = 254,306 × 254,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,369x = 64,671,541,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,671,541,636/118,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,355.39

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