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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,082 and 390,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,082 and 390,516 is: 604,972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,082 : 390,516 = 390,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,082/390,516 = 390,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,082x = 390,516 × 390,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,082x = 152,502,746,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,502,746,256/252,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,972.77

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