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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,445 and 375,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,445 and 375,776 is: 563,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,445 : 375,776 = 375,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,445/375,776 = 375,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,445x = 375,776 × 375,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,445x = 141,207,602,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,207,602,176/250,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,826.80

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