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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,261 and 390,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,261 and 390,879 is: 584,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,261 : 390,879 = 390,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,261/390,879 = 390,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,261x = 390,879 × 390,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,261x = 152,786,392,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,786,392,641/261,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,803.67

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