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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,087 and 390,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,087 and 390,524 is: 604,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,087 : 390,524 = 390,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,087/390,524 = 390,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,087x = 390,524 × 390,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,087x = 152,508,994,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,508,994,576/252,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,985.56

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