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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,680 and 344,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,680 and 344,651 is: 466,406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,680 : 344,651 = 344,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,680/344,651 = 344,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,680x = 344,651 × 344,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,680x = 118,784,311,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,784,311,801/254,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,406.12

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