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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,250 and 502,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,250 and 502,851 is: 677,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,250 : 502,851 = 502,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,250/502,851 = 502,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,250x = 502,851 × 502,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,250x = 252,859,128,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,859,128,201/373,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,452.45

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