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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,127.23 and 372,703.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,127.23 and 372,703.08 is: 546,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,127.23 : 372,703.08 = 372,703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,127.23/372,703.08 = 372,703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,127.23x = 372,703.08 × 372,703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,127.23x = 138,907,584,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,907,584,443.85/254,127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,606.45

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