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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,033 and 374,031.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,033 and 374,031.50 is: 550,714.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,033 : 374,031.50 = 374,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,033/374,031.50 = 374,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,033x = 374,031.50 × 374,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,033x = 139,899,562,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,899,562,992.25/254,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,714.13

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