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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,461 and 387,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,461 and 387,882 is: 600,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,461 : 387,882 = 387,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,461/387,882 = 387,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,461x = 387,882 × 387,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,461x = 150,452,445,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,452,445,924/250,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,702.09

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