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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,364.63 and 405,141.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,364.63 and 405,141.75 is: 625,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,364.63 : 405,141.75 = 405,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,364.63/405,141.75 = 405,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,364.63x = 405,141.75 × 405,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,364.63x = 164,139,837,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,139,837,593.06/262,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,617.26

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