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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,037 and 390,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,037 and 390,943 is: 592,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,037 : 390,943 = 390,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,037/390,943 = 390,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,037x = 390,943 × 390,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,037x = 152,836,429,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,836,429,249/258,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,304.32

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