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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,272 and 377,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,272 and 377,532 is: 569,502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,272 : 377,532 = 377,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,272/377,532 = 377,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,272x = 377,532 × 377,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,272x = 142,530,411,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,530,411,024/250,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,502.03

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