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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,032 and 393,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,032 and 393,520 is: 607,210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,032 : 393,520 = 393,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,032/393,520 = 393,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,032x = 393,520 × 393,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,032x = 154,857,990,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,857,990,400/255,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,210.04

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