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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,021 and 390,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,021 and 390,924 is: 592,283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,021 : 390,924 = 390,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,021/390,924 = 390,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,021x = 390,924 × 390,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,021x = 152,821,573,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,821,573,776/258,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,283.47

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