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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,236 and 372,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,236 and 372,852 is: 546,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,236 : 372,852 = 372,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,236/372,852 = 372,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,236x = 372,852 × 372,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,236x = 139,018,613,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,018,613,904/254,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,809.32

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