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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,474 and 394,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,474 and 394,443 is: 599,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,474 : 394,443 = 394,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,474/394,443 = 394,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,474x = 394,443 × 394,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,474x = 155,585,280,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,585,280,249/259,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,618.00

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