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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,263 and 401,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,263 and 401,035 is: 635,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,263 : 401,035 = 401,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,263/401,035 = 401,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,263x = 401,035 × 401,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,263x = 160,829,071,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,829,071,225/253,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,027.90

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