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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,028 and 374,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,028 and 374,023 is: 550,699.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,028 : 374,023 = 374,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,028/374,023 = 374,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,028x = 374,023 × 374,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,028x = 139,893,204,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,893,204,529/254,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,699.94

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