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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,461 and 407,179.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,461 and 407,179.50 is: 631,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,461 : 407,179.50 = 407,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,461/407,179.50 = 407,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,461x = 407,179.50 × 407,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,461x = 165,795,145,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,795,145,220.25/262,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,694.40

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