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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,812 and 388,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,812 and 388,518 is: 601,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,812 : 388,518 = 388,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,812/388,518 = 388,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,812x = 388,518 × 388,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,812x = 150,946,236,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,946,236,324/250,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,830.20

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