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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,874 and 390,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,874 and 390,010 is: 603,904.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,874 : 390,010 = 390,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,874/390,010 = 390,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,874x = 390,010 × 390,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,874x = 152,107,800,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,107,800,100/251,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,904.33

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