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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,068 and 390,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,068 and 390,292 is: 604,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,068 : 390,292 = 390,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,068/390,292 = 390,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,068x = 390,292 × 390,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,068x = 152,327,845,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,327,845,264/252,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,312.51

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