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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,670 and 388,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,670 and 388,334 is: 601,600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,670 : 388,334 = 388,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,670/388,334 = 388,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,670x = 388,334 × 388,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,670x = 150,803,295,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,803,295,556/250,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,600.89

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