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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,081 and 381,277.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,081 and 381,277.50 is: 574,411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,081 : 381,277.50 = 381,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,081/381,277.50 = 381,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,081x = 381,277.50 × 381,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,081x = 145,372,532,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,372,532,006.25/253,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,411.09

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