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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,225 and 390,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,225 and 390,825 is: 584,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,225 : 390,825 = 390,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,225/390,825 = 390,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,225x = 390,825 × 390,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,225x = 152,744,180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,744,180,625/261,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,722.67

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