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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,251 and 372,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,251 and 372,279 is: 545,097.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,251 : 372,279 = 372,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,251/372,279 = 372,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,251x = 372,279 × 372,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,251x = 138,591,653,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,591,653,841/254,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,097.77

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