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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,597 and 250,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,597 and 250,236 is: 385,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,597 : 250,236 = 250,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,597/250,236 = 250,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,597x = 250,236 × 250,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,597x = 62,618,055,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,618,055,696/162,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,112.00

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