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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,356 and 390,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,356 and 390,684 is: 604,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,356 : 390,684 = 390,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,356/390,684 = 390,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,356x = 390,684 × 390,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,356x = 152,633,987,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,633,987,856/252,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,835.98

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