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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,117 and 374,487

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,117 and 374,487 is: 560,699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,117 : 374,487 = 374,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,117/374,487 = 374,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,117x = 374,487 × 374,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,117x = 140,240,513,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,240,513,169/250,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,699.65

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