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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,774 and 254,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,774 and 254,152 is: 539,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,774 : 254,152 = 254,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,774/254,152 = 254,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,774x = 254,152 × 254,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,774x = 64,593,239,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,593,239,104/119,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,292.66

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