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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,250 and 345,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,250 and 345,303 is: 468,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,250 : 345,303 = 345,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,250/345,303 = 345,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,250x = 345,303 × 345,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,250x = 119,234,161,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,234,161,809/254,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,964.25

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