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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,542 and 389,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,542 and 389,745 is: 599,116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,542 : 389,745 = 389,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,542/389,745 = 389,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,542x = 389,745 × 389,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,542x = 151,901,165,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,901,165,025/253,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,116.38

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