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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,394 and 390,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,394 and 390,744 is: 604,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,394 : 390,744 = 390,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,394/390,744 = 390,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,394x = 390,744 × 390,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,394x = 152,680,873,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,680,873,536/252,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,930.68

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