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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,015.78 and 397,168.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,015.78 and 397,168.03 is: 630,929.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,015.78 : 397,168.03 = 397,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,015.78/397,168.03 = 397,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,015.78x = 397,168.03 × 397,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,015.78x = 157,742,445,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,742,445,047.00/250,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,929.95

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