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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,674 and 388,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,674 and 388,335 is: 601,594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,674 : 388,335 = 388,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,674/388,335 = 388,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,674x = 388,335 × 388,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,674x = 150,804,072,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,804,072,225/250,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,594.39

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