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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,054 and 390,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,054 and 390,972 is: 592,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,054 : 390,972 = 390,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,054/390,972 = 390,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,054x = 390,972 × 390,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,054x = 152,859,104,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,859,104,784/258,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,353.17

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