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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,040 and 375,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,040 and 375,087 is: 562,671.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,040 : 375,087 = 375,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,040/375,087 = 375,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,040x = 375,087 × 375,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,040x = 140,690,257,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,690,257,569/250,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,671.00

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