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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,324 and 390,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,324 and 390,636 is: 604,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,324 : 390,636 = 390,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,324/390,636 = 390,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,324x = 390,636 × 390,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,324x = 152,596,484,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,596,484,496/252,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,764.05

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