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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,762 and 415,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,762 and 415,162 is: 658,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,762 : 415,162 = 415,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,762/415,162 = 415,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,762x = 415,162 × 415,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,762x = 172,359,486,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,359,486,244/261,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,458.78

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