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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,784 and 390,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,784 and 390,816 is: 621,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,784 : 390,816 = 390,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,784/390,816 = 390,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,784x = 390,816 × 390,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,784x = 152,737,145,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,737,145,856/245,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,428.35

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