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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,722 and 392,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,722 and 392,776 is: 605,652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,722 : 392,776 = 392,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,722/392,776 = 392,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,722x = 392,776 × 392,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,722x = 154,272,986,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,272,986,176/254,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,652.38

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