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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,158 and 376,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,158 and 376,738 is: 565,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,158 : 376,738 = 376,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,158/376,738 = 376,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,158x = 376,738 × 376,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,158x = 141,931,520,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,931,520,644/251,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,108.50

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