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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,646 and 367,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,646 and 367,089 is: 535,491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,646 : 367,089 = 367,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,646/367,089 = 367,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,646x = 367,089 × 367,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,646x = 134,754,333,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,754,333,921/251,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,491.66

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