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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,670 and 392,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,670 and 392,313 is: 592,711.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,670 : 392,313 = 392,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,670/392,313 = 392,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,670x = 392,313 × 392,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,670x = 153,909,489,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,909,489,969/259,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,711.86

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