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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,698 and 415,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,698 and 415,060 is: 658,296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,698 : 415,060 = 415,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,698/415,060 = 415,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,698x = 415,060 × 415,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,698x = 172,274,803,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,274,803,600/261,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,296.22

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