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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,744 and 250,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,744 and 250,522 is: 371,931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,744 : 250,522 = 250,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,744/250,522 = 250,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,744x = 250,522 × 250,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,744x = 62,761,272,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,761,272,484/168,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,931.88

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