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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,422 and 373,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,422 and 373,853 is: 549,347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,422 : 373,853 = 373,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,422/373,853 = 373,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,422x = 373,853 × 373,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,422x = 139,766,065,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,766,065,609/254,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,347.41

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