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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,829 and 400,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,829 and 400,359 is: 612,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,829 : 400,359 = 400,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,829/400,359 = 400,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,829x = 400,359 × 400,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,829x = 160,287,328,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,287,328,881/261,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,183.25

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