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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,604 and 254,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,604 and 254,157 is: 544,634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,604 : 254,157 = 254,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,604/254,157 = 254,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,604x = 254,157 × 254,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,604x = 64,595,780,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,595,780,649/118,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,634.08

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