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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,690 and 402,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,690 and 402,795 is: 619,984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,690 : 402,795 = 402,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,690/402,795 = 402,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,690x = 402,795 × 402,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,690x = 162,243,812,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,243,812,025/261,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,984.76

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