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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,231 and 373,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,231 and 373,570 is: 548,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,231 : 373,570 = 373,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,231/373,570 = 373,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,231x = 373,570 × 373,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,231x = 139,554,544,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,554,544,900/254,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,928.12

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