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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,688 and 402,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,688 and 402,792 is: 619,980.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,688 : 402,792 = 402,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,688/402,792 = 402,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,688x = 402,792 × 402,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,688x = 162,241,395,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,241,395,264/261,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,980.26

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