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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,146 and 374,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,146 and 374,535 is: 560,778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,146 : 374,535 = 374,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,146/374,535 = 374,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,146x = 374,535 × 374,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,146x = 140,276,466,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,276,466,225/250,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,778.37

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