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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,209 and 370,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,209 and 370,669 is: 530,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,209 : 370,669 = 370,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,209/370,669 = 370,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,209x = 370,669 × 370,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,209x = 137,395,507,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,395,507,561/259,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,056.86

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