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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,974.50 and 375,040.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,974.50 and 375,040.13 is: 551,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,974.50 : 375,040.13 = 375,040.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,974.50/375,040.13 = 375,040.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,974.50x = 375,040.13 × 375,040.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,974.50x = 140,655,095,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,655,095,360.02/254,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,643.77

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