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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,426 and 374,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,426 and 374,211 is: 550,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,426 : 374,211 = 374,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,426/374,211 = 374,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,426x = 374,211 × 374,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,426x = 140,033,872,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,033,872,521/254,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,391.36

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