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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,436 and 254,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,436 and 254,440 is: 546,621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,436 : 254,440 = 254,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,436/254,440 = 254,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,436x = 254,440 × 254,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,436x = 64,739,713,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,739,713,600/118,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,621.92

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