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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,277 and 373,639.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,277 and 373,639.50 is: 549,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,277 : 373,639.50 = 373,639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,277/373,639.50 = 373,639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,277x = 373,639.50 × 373,639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,277x = 139,606,475,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,606,475,960.25/254,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,033.05

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