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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,288 and 373,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,288 and 373,652 is: 549,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,288 : 373,652 = 373,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,288/373,652 = 373,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,288x = 373,652 × 373,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,288x = 139,615,817,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,615,817,104/254,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,046.03

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