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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,766 and 415,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,766 and 415,168 is: 658,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,766 : 415,168 = 415,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,766/415,168 = 415,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,766x = 415,168 × 415,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,766x = 172,364,468,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,364,468,224/261,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,467.75

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