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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,090.03 and 397,279.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,090.03 and 397,279.69 is: 631,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,090.03 : 397,279.69 = 397,279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,090.03/397,279.69 = 397,279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,090.03x = 397,279.69 × 397,279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,090.03x = 157,831,150,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,831,150,100.10/250,090.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,097.33

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