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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,113 and 377,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,113 and 377,328 is: 569,248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,113 : 377,328 = 377,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,113/377,328 = 377,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,113x = 377,328 × 377,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,113x = 142,376,419,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,376,419,584/250,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,248.38

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