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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,033 and 381,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,033 and 381,216 is: 574,334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,033 : 381,216 = 381,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,033/381,216 = 381,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,033x = 381,216 × 381,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,033x = 145,325,638,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,325,638,656/253,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,334.73

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