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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,774 and 415,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,774 and 415,179 is: 658,482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,774 : 415,179 = 415,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,774/415,179 = 415,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,774x = 415,179 × 415,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,774x = 172,373,602,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,373,602,041/261,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,482.52

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