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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,758 and 390,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,758 and 390,392 is: 586,722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,758 : 390,392 = 390,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,758/390,392 = 390,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,758x = 390,392 × 390,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,758x = 152,405,913,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,405,913,664/259,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,722.69

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