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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,054 and 373,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,054 and 373,479 is: 549,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,054 : 373,479 = 373,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,054/373,479 = 373,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,054x = 373,479 × 373,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,054x = 139,486,563,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,486,563,441/254,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,042.97

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