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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,286 and 381,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,286 and 381,846 is: 558,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,286 : 381,846 = 381,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,286/381,846 = 381,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,286x = 381,846 × 381,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,286x = 145,806,367,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,806,367,716/261,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,033.60

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