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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,346 and 377,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,346 and 377,647 is: 569,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,346 : 377,647 = 377,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,346/377,647 = 377,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,346x = 377,647 × 377,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,346x = 142,617,256,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,617,256,609/250,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,680.59

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