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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,032 and 375,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,032 and 375,075 is: 562,653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,032 : 375,075 = 375,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,032/375,075 = 375,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,032x = 375,075 × 375,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,032x = 140,681,255,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,681,255,625/250,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,653.00

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