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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,097 and 368,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,097 and 368,763 is: 533,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,097 : 368,763 = 368,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,097/368,763 = 368,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,097x = 368,763 × 368,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,097x = 135,986,150,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,986,150,169/255,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,076.24

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