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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,460 and 331,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,460 and 331,536 is: 423,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,460 : 331,536 = 331,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,460/331,536 = 331,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,460x = 331,536 × 331,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,460x = 109,916,119,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,916,119,296/259,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,634.16

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