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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,604 and 392,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,604 and 392,469 is: 607,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,604 : 392,469 = 392,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,604/392,469 = 392,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,604x = 392,469 × 392,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,604x = 154,031,915,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,031,915,961/253,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,371.79

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