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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,119 and 374,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,119 and 374,490 is: 560,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,119 : 374,490 = 374,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,119/374,490 = 374,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,119x = 374,490 × 374,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,119x = 140,242,760,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,242,760,100/250,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,704.15

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