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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,000 and 372,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,000 and 372,180 is: 551,864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,000 : 372,180 = 372,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,000/372,180 = 372,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,000x = 372,180 × 372,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,000x = 138,517,952,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,517,952,400/251,000
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,864.35

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