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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,686 and 415,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,686 and 415,042 is: 658,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,686 : 415,042 = 415,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,686/415,042 = 415,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,686x = 415,042 × 415,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,686x = 172,259,861,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,259,861,764/261,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,269.31

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