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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,362 and 379,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,362 and 379,692 is: 555,848.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,362 : 379,692 = 379,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,362/379,692 = 379,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,362x = 379,692 × 379,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,362x = 144,166,014,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,166,014,864/259,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,848.64

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