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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,982.14 and 390,161.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,982.14 and 390,161.81 is: 604,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,982.14 : 390,161.81 = 390,161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,982.14/390,161.81 = 390,161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,982.14x = 390,161.81 × 390,161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,982.14x = 152,226,239,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,226,239,933.29/251,982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,115.19

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