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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,434 and 375,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,434 and 375,759 is: 563,800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,434 : 375,759 = 375,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,434/375,759 = 375,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,434x = 375,759 × 375,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,434x = 141,194,826,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,194,826,081/250,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,800.55

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