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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,252 and 390,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,252 and 390,864 is: 584,778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,252 : 390,864 = 390,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,252/390,864 = 390,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,252x = 390,864 × 390,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,252x = 152,774,666,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,774,666,496/261,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,778.94

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