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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,743 and 390,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,743 and 390,372 is: 586,696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,743 : 390,372 = 390,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,743/390,372 = 390,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,743x = 390,372 × 390,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,743x = 152,390,298,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,390,298,384/259,743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,696.46

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