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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,136 and 373,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,136 and 373,812 is: 549,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,136 : 373,812 = 373,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,136/373,812 = 373,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,136x = 373,812 × 373,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,136x = 139,735,411,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,735,411,344/254,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,845.01

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