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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,122 and 374,494.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,122 and 374,494.50 is: 560,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,122 : 374,494.50 = 374,494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,122/374,494.50 = 374,494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,122x = 374,494.50 × 374,494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,122x = 140,246,130,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,246,130,530.25/250,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,710.90

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