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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,114 and 374,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,114 and 374,130 is: 550,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,114 : 374,130 = 374,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,114/374,130 = 374,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,114x = 374,130 × 374,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,114x = 139,973,256,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,973,256,900/254,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,828.59

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