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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,560 and 389,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,560 and 389,775 is: 599,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,560 : 389,775 = 389,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,560/389,775 = 389,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,560x = 389,775 × 389,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,560x = 151,924,550,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,924,550,625/253,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,166.08

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