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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,502 and 372,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,502 and 372,319 is: 536,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,502 : 372,319 = 372,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,502/372,319 = 372,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,502x = 372,319 × 372,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,502x = 138,621,437,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,621,437,761/258,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,249.00

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