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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,598 and 388,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,598 and 388,623 is: 602,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,598 : 388,623 = 388,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,598/388,623 = 388,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,598x = 388,623 × 388,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,598x = 151,027,836,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,027,836,129/250,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,669.76

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