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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,332 and 389,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,332 and 389,478 is: 582,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,332 : 389,478 = 389,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,332/389,478 = 389,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,332x = 389,478 × 389,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,332x = 151,693,112,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,693,112,484/260,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,691.00

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