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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,104 and 391,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,104 and 391,044 is: 592,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,104 : 391,044 = 391,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,104/391,044 = 391,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,104x = 391,044 × 391,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,104x = 152,915,409,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,915,409,936/258,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,456.57

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