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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,244 and 250,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,244 and 250,038 is: 385,339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,244 : 250,038 = 250,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,244/250,038 = 250,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,244x = 250,038 × 250,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,244x = 62,519,001,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,519,001,444/162,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,339.37

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