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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,842 and 380,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,842 and 380,189 is: 573,945.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,842 : 380,189 = 380,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,842/380,189 = 380,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,842x = 380,189 × 380,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,842x = 144,543,675,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,543,675,721/251,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,945.87

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