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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,452 and 341,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,452 and 341,682 is: 457,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,452 : 341,682 = 341,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,452/341,682 = 341,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,452x = 341,682 × 341,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,452x = 116,746,589,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,746,589,124/255,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,019.67

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