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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,262 and 423,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,262 and 423,348 is: 691,283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,262 : 423,348 = 423,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,262/423,348 = 423,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,262x = 423,348 × 423,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,262x = 179,223,529,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,223,529,104/259,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,283.45

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