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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,136 and 369,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,136 and 369,708 is: 539,962.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,136 : 369,708 = 369,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,136/369,708 = 369,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,136x = 369,708 × 369,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,136x = 136,684,005,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,684,005,264/253,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,962.73

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