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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,678 and 415,029

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,678 and 415,029 is: 658,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,678 : 415,029 = 415,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,678/415,029 = 415,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,678x = 415,029 × 415,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,678x = 172,249,070,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,249,070,841/261,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,248.19

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