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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,745 and 366,241.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,745 and 366,241.50 is: 526,537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,745 : 366,241.50 = 366,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,745/366,241.50 = 366,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,745x = 366,241.50 × 366,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,745x = 134,132,836,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,132,836,322.25/254,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,537.66

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