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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,044 and 390,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,044 and 390,952 is: 592,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,044 : 390,952 = 390,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,044/390,952 = 390,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,044x = 390,952 × 390,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,044x = 152,843,466,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,843,466,304/258,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,315.52

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