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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,087 and 368,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,087 and 368,747 is: 533,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,087 : 368,747 = 368,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,087/368,747 = 368,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,087x = 368,747 × 368,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,087x = 135,974,350,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,974,350,009/255,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,050.88

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