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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,838 and 400,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,838 and 400,367 is: 612,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,838 : 400,367 = 400,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,838/400,367 = 400,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,838x = 400,367 × 400,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,838x = 160,293,734,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,293,734,689/261,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,186.68

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