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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,683 and 415,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,683 and 415,038 is: 658,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,683 : 415,038 = 415,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,683/415,038 = 415,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,683x = 415,038 × 415,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,683x = 172,256,541,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,256,541,444/261,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,264.16

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