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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,226 and 388,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,226 and 388,035 is: 601,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,226 : 388,035 = 388,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,226/388,035 = 388,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,226x = 388,035 × 388,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,226x = 150,571,161,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,571,161,225/250,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,740.67

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