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Finding the Third Proportional to 257,969 and 390,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 257,969 and 390,848 is: 592,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,969 : 390,848 = 390,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,969/390,848 = 390,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,969x = 390,848 × 390,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,969x = 152,762,159,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,762,159,104/257,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,172.54

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