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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,438 and 250,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,438 and 250,434 is: 520,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,438 : 250,434 = 250,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,438/250,434 = 250,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,438x = 250,434 × 250,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,438x = 62,717,188,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,717,188,356/120,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,742.53

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