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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,528 and 250,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,528 and 250,506 is: 334,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,528 : 250,506 = 250,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,528/250,506 = 250,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,528x = 250,506 × 250,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,528x = 62,753,256,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,753,256,036/187,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,634.06

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