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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,699 and 415,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,699 and 415,068 is: 658,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,699 : 415,068 = 415,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,699/415,068 = 415,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,699x = 415,068 × 415,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,699x = 172,281,444,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,281,444,624/261,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,319.08

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