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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,411 and 387,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,411 and 387,767 is: 600,465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,411 : 387,767 = 387,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,411/387,767 = 387,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,411x = 387,767 × 387,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,411x = 150,363,246,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,363,246,289/250,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,465.82

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