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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,976 and 379,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,976 and 379,718 is: 567,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,976 : 379,718 = 379,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,976/379,718 = 379,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,976x = 379,718 × 379,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,976x = 144,185,759,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,185,759,524/253,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,714.11

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