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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,636 and 402,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,636 and 402,660 is: 619,697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,636 : 402,660 = 402,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,636/402,660 = 402,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,636x = 402,660 × 402,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,636x = 162,135,075,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,135,075,600/261,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,697.12

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