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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,913.25 and 357,686.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,913.25 and 357,686.25 is: 509,895.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,913.25 : 357,686.25 = 357,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,913.25/357,686.25 = 357,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,913.25x = 357,686.25 × 357,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,913.25x = 127,939,453,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,939,453,439.06/250,913.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,895.17

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