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Finding the Third Proportional to 54,767 and 117,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 54,767 and 117,714 is: 253,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,767 : 117,714 = 117,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,767/117,714 = 117,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,767x = 117,714 × 117,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,767x = 13,856,585,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856,585,796/54,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,009.76

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