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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,370.88 and 392,675.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,370.88 and 392,675.75 is: 594,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,370.88 : 392,675.75 = 392,675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,370.88/392,675.75 = 392,675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,370.88x = 392,675.75 × 392,675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,370.88x = 154,194,244,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,194,244,638.06/259,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,493.29

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