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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,994 and 372,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,994 and 372,171 is: 551,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,994 : 372,171 = 372,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,994/372,171 = 372,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,994x = 372,171 × 372,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,994x = 138,511,253,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,511,253,241/250,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,850.85

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