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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,216 and 368,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,216 and 368,730 is: 543,377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,216 : 368,730 = 368,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,216/368,730 = 368,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,216x = 368,730 × 368,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,216x = 135,961,812,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,961,812,900/250,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,377.77

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