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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,836 and 400,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,836 and 400,364 is: 612,182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,836 : 400,364 = 400,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,836/400,364 = 400,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,836x = 400,364 × 400,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,836x = 160,291,332,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,291,332,496/261,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,182.18

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