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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,976 and 368,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,976 and 368,094 is: 539,865.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,976 : 368,094 = 368,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,976/368,094 = 368,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,976x = 368,094 × 368,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,976x = 135,493,192,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,493,192,836/250,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,865.14

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