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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,368 and 340,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,368 and 340,992 is: 464,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,368 : 340,992 = 340,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,368/340,992 = 340,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,368x = 340,992 × 340,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,368x = 116,275,544,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,275,544,064/250,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,418.55

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