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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,013.75 and 382,406.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,013.75 and 382,406.13 is: 582,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,013.75 : 382,406.13 = 382,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,013.75/382,406.13 = 382,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,013.75x = 382,406.13 × 382,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,013.75x = 146,234,444,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,234,444,437.52/251,013.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,575.43

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