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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,974 and 390,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,974 and 390,129 is: 604,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,974 : 390,129 = 390,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,974/390,129 = 390,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,974x = 390,129 × 390,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,974x = 152,200,636,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,200,636,641/251,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,033.10

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