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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,585 and 392,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,585 and 392,451 is: 607,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,585 : 392,451 = 392,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,585/392,451 = 392,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,585x = 392,451 × 392,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,585x = 154,017,787,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,017,787,401/253,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,361.58

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