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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,090 and 390,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,090 and 390,660 is: 584,531.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,090 : 390,660 = 390,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,090/390,660 = 390,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,090x = 390,660 × 390,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,090x = 152,615,235,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,615,235,600/261,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,531.14

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