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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,414 and 386,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,414 and 386,676 is: 585,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,414 : 386,676 = 386,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,414/386,676 = 386,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,414x = 386,676 × 386,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,414x = 149,518,328,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,518,328,976/255,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,395.98

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