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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,920 and 376,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,920 and 376,344 is: 564,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,920 : 376,344 = 376,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,920/376,344 = 376,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,920x = 376,344 × 376,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,920x = 141,634,806,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,634,806,336/250,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,462.01

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