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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,770 and 415,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,770 and 415,172 is: 658,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,770 : 415,172 = 415,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,770/415,172 = 415,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,770x = 415,172 × 415,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,770x = 172,367,789,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,367,789,584/261,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,470.37

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