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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,012.13 and 397,162.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,012.13 and 397,162.69 is: 630,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,012.13 : 397,162.69 = 397,162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,012.13/397,162.69 = 397,162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,012.13x = 397,162.69 × 397,162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,012.13x = 157,738,200,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,738,200,342.22/250,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,922.20

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