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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,001 and 389,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,001 and 389,910 is: 603,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,001 : 389,910 = 389,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,001/389,910 = 389,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,001x = 389,910 × 389,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,001x = 152,029,808,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,029,808,100/252,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,290.50

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