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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,302 and 372,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,302 and 372,327 is: 545,129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,302 : 372,327 = 372,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,302/372,327 = 372,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,302x = 372,327 × 372,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,302x = 138,627,394,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,627,394,929/254,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,129.00

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