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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,323 and 395,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,323 and 395,319 is: 616,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,323 : 395,319 = 395,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,323/395,319 = 395,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,323x = 395,319 × 395,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,323x = 156,277,111,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,277,111,761/253,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,908.50

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