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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,290 and 373,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,290 and 373,655 is: 549,050.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,290 : 373,655 = 373,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,290/373,655 = 373,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,290x = 373,655 × 373,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,290x = 139,618,059,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,618,059,025/254,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,050.53

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