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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,085 and 390,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,085 and 390,521 is: 604,981.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,085 : 390,521 = 390,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,085/390,521 = 390,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,085x = 390,521 × 390,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,085x = 152,506,651,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,506,651,441/252,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,981.06

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