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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,108 and 390,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,108 and 390,672 is: 584,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,108 : 390,672 = 390,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,108/390,672 = 390,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,108x = 390,672 × 390,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,108x = 152,624,611,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,624,611,584/261,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,526.75

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