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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,634 and 383,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,634 and 383,889 is: 587,991.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,634 : 383,889 = 383,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,634/383,889 = 383,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,634x = 383,889 × 383,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,634x = 147,370,764,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,370,764,321/250,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,991.91

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