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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,560 and 383,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,560 and 383,778 is: 587,825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,560 : 383,778 = 383,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,560/383,778 = 383,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,560x = 383,778 × 383,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,560x = 147,285,553,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,285,553,284/250,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,825.48

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