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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,052 and 382,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,052 and 382,460 is: 582,650.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,052 : 382,460 = 382,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,052/382,460 = 382,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,052x = 382,460 × 382,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,052x = 146,275,651,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,275,651,600/251,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,650.81

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