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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,748 and 366,513

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,748 and 366,513 is: 535,724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,748 : 366,513 = 366,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,748/366,513 = 366,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,748x = 366,513 × 366,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,748x = 134,331,779,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,331,779,169/250,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,724.23

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