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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,849 and 400,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,849 and 400,383 is: 612,209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,849 : 400,383 = 400,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,849/400,383 = 400,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,849x = 400,383 × 400,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,849x = 160,306,546,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,306,546,689/261,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,209.89

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