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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,114 and 338,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,114 and 338,773 is: 451,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,114 : 338,773 = 338,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,114/338,773 = 338,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,114x = 338,773 × 338,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,114x = 114,767,145,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,767,145,529/254,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,636.45

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