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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,706 and 415,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,706 and 415,086 is: 658,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,706 : 415,086 = 415,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,706/415,086 = 415,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,706x = 415,086 × 415,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,706x = 172,296,387,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,296,387,396/261,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,358.57

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