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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,186.50 and 377,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,186.50 and 377,445 is: 569,434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,186.50 : 377,445 = 377,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,186.50/377,445 = 377,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,186.50x = 377,445 × 377,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,186.50x = 142,464,728,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,464,728,025/250,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,434.11

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