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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,448 and 388,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,448 and 388,400 is: 602,338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,448 : 388,400 = 388,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,448/388,400 = 388,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,448x = 388,400 × 388,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,448x = 150,854,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,854,560,000/250,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,338.85

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