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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,026 and 393,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,026 and 393,510 is: 607,193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,026 : 393,510 = 393,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,026/393,510 = 393,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,026x = 393,510 × 393,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,026x = 154,850,120,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,850,120,100/255,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,193.46

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