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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,233 and 368,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,233 and 368,712 is: 543,287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,233 : 368,712 = 368,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,233/368,712 = 368,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,233x = 368,712 × 368,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,233x = 135,948,538,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,948,538,944/250,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,287.81

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