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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,972 and 357,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,972 and 357,753 is: 509,966.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,972 : 357,753 = 357,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,972/357,753 = 357,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,972x = 357,753 × 357,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,972x = 127,987,209,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,987,209,009/250,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,966.09

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