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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,014 and 397,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,014 and 397,166 is: 630,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,014 : 397,166 = 397,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,014/397,166 = 397,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,014x = 397,166 × 397,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,014x = 157,740,831,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,740,831,556/250,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,927.99

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