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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,033 and 371,513

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,033 and 371,513 is: 543,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,033 : 371,513 = 371,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,033/371,513 = 371,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,033x = 371,513 × 371,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,033x = 138,021,909,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,021,909,169/254,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,322.75

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