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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,089 and 390,527

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,089 and 390,527 is: 604,990.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,089 : 390,527 = 390,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,089/390,527 = 390,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,089x = 390,527 × 390,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,089x = 152,511,337,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,511,337,729/252,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,990.05

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