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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,005 and 372,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,005 and 372,187 is: 551,874.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,005 : 372,187 = 372,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,005/372,187 = 372,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,005x = 372,187 × 372,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,005x = 138,523,162,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,523,162,969/251,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,874.12

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