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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,525.25 and 373,870.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,525.25 and 373,870.13 is: 555,725.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,525.25 : 373,870.13 = 373,870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,525.25/373,870.13 = 373,870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,525.25x = 373,870.13 × 373,870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,525.25x = 139,778,870,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,778,870,367.52/251,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,725.00

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