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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,194 and 372,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,194 and 372,794 is: 546,729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,194 : 372,794 = 372,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,194/372,794 = 372,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,194x = 372,794 × 372,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,194x = 138,975,366,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,975,366,436/254,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,729.53

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