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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,216 and 368,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,216 and 368,708 is: 543,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,216 : 368,708 = 368,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,216/368,708 = 368,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,216x = 368,708 × 368,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,216x = 135,945,589,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,945,589,264/250,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,312.93

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