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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,115 and 377,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,115 and 377,331 is: 569,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,115 : 377,331 = 377,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,115/377,331 = 377,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,115x = 377,331 × 377,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,115x = 142,378,683,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,378,683,561/250,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,252.88

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