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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,931 and 399,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,931 and 399,083 is: 598,904.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,931 : 399,083 = 399,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,931/399,083 = 399,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,931x = 399,083 × 399,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,931x = 159,267,240,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,267,240,889/265,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,904.38

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