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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,544 and 500,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,544 and 500,508 is: 658,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,544 : 500,508 = 500,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,544/500,508 = 500,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,544x = 500,508 × 500,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,544x = 250,508,258,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,508,258,064/380,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,289.86

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