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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,634 and 390,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,634 and 390,591 is: 621,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,634 : 390,591 = 390,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,634/390,591 = 390,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,634x = 390,591 × 390,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,634x = 152,561,329,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,561,329,281/245,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,092.07

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