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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,914 and 413,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,914 and 413,529 is: 657,933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,914 : 413,529 = 413,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,914/413,529 = 413,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,914x = 413,529 × 413,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,914x = 171,006,233,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,006,233,841/259,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,933.91

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