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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,207 and 423,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,207 and 423,262 is: 691,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,207 : 423,262 = 423,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,207/423,262 = 423,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,207x = 423,262 × 423,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,207x = 179,150,720,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,150,720,644/259,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,149.24

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