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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,714 and 394,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,714 and 394,787 is: 586,558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,714 : 394,787 = 394,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,714/394,787 = 394,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,714x = 394,787 × 394,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,714x = 155,856,775,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,856,775,369/265,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,558.39

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