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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,824 and 388,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,824 and 388,548 is: 601,894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,824 : 388,548 = 388,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,824/388,548 = 388,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,824x = 388,548 × 388,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,824x = 150,969,548,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,969,548,304/250,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,894.35

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