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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,880 and 368,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,880 and 368,292 is: 540,652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,880 : 368,292 = 368,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,880/368,292 = 368,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,880x = 368,292 × 368,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,880x = 135,638,997,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,638,997,264/250,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,652.89

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