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Finding the Third Proportional to 54,666 and 117,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 54,666 and 117,719 is: 253,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,666 : 117,719 = 117,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,666/117,719 = 117,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,666x = 117,719 × 117,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,666x = 13,857,762,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,857,762,961/54,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,498.76

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