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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,382 and 393,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,382 and 393,366 is: 594,268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,382 : 393,366 = 393,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,382/393,366 = 393,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,382x = 393,366 × 393,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,382x = 154,736,809,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,736,809,956/260,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,268.46

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