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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,544 and 387,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,544 and 387,480 is: 599,259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,544 : 387,480 = 387,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,544/387,480 = 387,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,544x = 387,480 × 387,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,544x = 150,140,750,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,140,750,400/250,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,259.01

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