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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,081 and 390,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,081 and 390,514 is: 604,968.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,081 : 390,514 = 390,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,081/390,514 = 390,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,081x = 390,514 × 390,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,081x = 152,501,184,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,501,184,196/252,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,968.98

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