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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,344 and 377,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,344 and 377,309 is: 551,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,344 : 377,309 = 377,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,344/377,309 = 377,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,344x = 377,309 × 377,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,344x = 142,362,081,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,362,081,481/258,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,056.27

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