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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,303 and 373,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,303 and 373,669 is: 549,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,303 : 373,669 = 373,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,303/373,669 = 373,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,303x = 373,669 × 373,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,303x = 139,628,521,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,628,521,561/254,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,063.60

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