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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,246 and 390,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,246 and 390,856 is: 584,768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,246 : 390,856 = 390,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,246/390,856 = 390,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,246x = 390,856 × 390,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,246x = 152,768,412,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,768,412,736/261,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,768.43

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