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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,366 and 390,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,366 and 390,549 is: 585,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,366 : 390,549 = 390,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,366/390,549 = 390,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,366x = 390,549 × 390,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,366x = 152,528,521,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,528,521,401/260,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,823.50

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