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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,499 and 387,417

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,499 and 387,417 is: 599,171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,499 : 387,417 = 387,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,499/387,417 = 387,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,499x = 387,417 × 387,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,499x = 150,091,931,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,091,931,889/250,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,171.78

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