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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,702 and 415,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,702 and 415,067 is: 658,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,702 : 415,067 = 415,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,702/415,067 = 415,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,702x = 415,067 × 415,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,702x = 172,280,614,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,280,614,489/261,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,308.36

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