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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,359.75 and 370,037.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,359.75 and 370,037.25 is: 546,923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,359.75 : 370,037.25 = 370,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,359.75/370,037.25 = 370,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,359.75x = 370,037.25 × 370,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,359.75x = 136,927,566,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,927,566,387.56/250,359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,923.24

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