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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,184 and 368,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,184 and 368,659 is: 543,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,184 : 368,659 = 368,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,184/368,659 = 368,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,184x = 368,659 × 368,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,184x = 135,909,458,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,909,458,281/250,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,238.01

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