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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,881 and 393,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,881 and 393,876 is: 590,146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,881 : 393,876 = 393,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,881/393,876 = 393,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,881x = 393,876 × 393,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,881x = 155,138,303,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,138,303,376/262,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,146.50

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