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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,442 and 375,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,442 and 375,771 is: 563,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,442 : 375,771 = 375,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,442/375,771 = 375,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,442x = 375,771 × 375,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,442x = 141,203,844,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,203,844,441/250,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,818.55

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