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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,230 and 390,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,230 and 390,832 is: 584,732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,230 : 390,832 = 390,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,230/390,832 = 390,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,230x = 390,832 × 390,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,230x = 152,749,652,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,749,652,224/261,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,732.43

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