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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,335 and 377,626.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,335 and 377,626.50 is: 569,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,335 : 377,626.50 = 377,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,335/377,626.50 = 377,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,335x = 377,626.50 × 377,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,335x = 142,601,773,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,601,773,502.25/250,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,643.77

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