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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,992 and 372,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,992 and 372,168 is: 551,846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,992 : 372,168 = 372,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,992/372,168 = 372,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,992x = 372,168 × 372,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,992x = 138,509,020,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,509,020,224/250,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,846.35

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