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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,928 and 390,061.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,928 and 390,061.13 is: 603,933.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,928 : 390,061.13 = 390,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,928/390,061.13 = 390,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,928x = 390,061.13 × 390,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,928x = 152,147,681,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,147,681,236.27/251,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,933.19

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