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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,072 and 357,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,072 and 357,332 is: 510,597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,072 : 357,332 = 357,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,072/357,332 = 357,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,072x = 357,332 × 357,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,072x = 127,686,158,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,686,158,224/250,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,597.58

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