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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,985.25 and 368,106.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,985.25 and 368,106.75 is: 539,882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,985.25 : 368,106.75 = 368,106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,985.25/368,106.75 = 368,106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,985.25x = 368,106.75 × 368,106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,985.25x = 135,502,579,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,502,579,395.56/250,985.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,882.64

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