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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,651 and 399,047.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,651 and 399,047.63 is: 615,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,651 : 399,047.63 = 399,047.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,651/399,047.63 = 399,047.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,651x = 399,047.63 × 399,047.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,651x = 159,239,007,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,239,007,018.14/258,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,652.01

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