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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,316.69 and 376,288.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,316.69 and 376,288.03 is: 561,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,316.69 : 376,288.03 = 376,288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,316.69/376,288.03 = 376,288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,316.69x = 376,288.03 × 376,288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,316.69x = 141,592,682,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,592,682,462.00/252,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,170.50

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