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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,331 and 393,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,331 and 393,192 is: 607,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,331 : 393,192 = 393,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,331/393,192 = 393,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,331x = 393,192 × 393,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,331x = 154,599,948,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,599,948,864/254,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,869.07

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