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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,516 and 250,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,516 and 250,488 is: 334,607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,516 : 250,488 = 250,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,516/250,488 = 250,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,516x = 250,488 × 250,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,516x = 62,744,238,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,744,238,144/187,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,607.38

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