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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,100 and 390,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,100 and 390,306 is: 604,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,100 : 390,306 = 390,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,100/390,306 = 390,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,100x = 390,306 × 390,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,100x = 152,338,773,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,338,773,636/252,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,279.15

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