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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,258 and 390,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,258 and 390,873 is: 584,792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,258 : 390,873 = 390,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,258/390,873 = 390,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,258x = 390,873 × 390,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,258x = 152,781,702,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,781,702,129/261,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,792.44

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