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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,692 and 402,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,692 and 402,798 is: 619,989.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,692 : 402,798 = 402,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,692/402,798 = 402,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,692x = 402,798 × 402,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,692x = 162,246,228,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,246,228,804/261,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,989.26

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