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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,195.50 and 368,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,195.50 and 368,676 is: 543,263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,195.50 : 368,676 = 368,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,195.50/368,676 = 368,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,195.50x = 368,676 × 368,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,195.50x = 135,921,992,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,921,992,976/250,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,263.14

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