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Finding the Third Proportional to 54,966 and 117,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 54,966 and 117,706 is: 252,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,966 : 117,706 = 117,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,966/117,706 = 117,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,966x = 117,706 × 117,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,966x = 13,854,702,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,854,702,436/54,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,059.50

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