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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,372 and 254,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,372 and 254,312 is: 546,367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,372 : 254,312 = 254,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,372/254,312 = 254,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,372x = 254,312 × 254,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,372x = 64,674,593,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,674,593,344/118,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,367.33

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