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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,892 and 382,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,892 and 382,434 is: 573,795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,892 : 382,434 = 382,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,892/382,434 = 382,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,892x = 382,434 × 382,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,892x = 146,255,764,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,255,764,356/254,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,795.04

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