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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,632 and 611,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,632 and 611,798 is: 1,430,623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,632 : 611,798 = 611,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,632/611,798 = 611,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,632x = 611,798 × 611,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,632x = 374,296,792,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,296,792,804/261,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,623.14

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