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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,016 and 390,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,016 and 390,918 is: 592,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,016 : 390,918 = 390,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,016/390,918 = 390,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,016x = 390,918 × 390,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,016x = 152,816,882,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,816,882,724/258,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,276.77

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