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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,740 and 414,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,740 and 414,944 is: 662,887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,740 : 414,944 = 414,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,740/414,944 = 414,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,740x = 414,944 × 414,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,740x = 172,178,523,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,178,523,136/259,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,887.98

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