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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,946 and 254,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,946 and 254,512 is: 518,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,946 : 254,512 = 254,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,946/254,512 = 254,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,946x = 254,512 × 254,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,946x = 64,776,358,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,776,358,144/124,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,434.83

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