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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,610 and 382,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,610 and 382,433 is: 556,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,610 : 382,433 = 382,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,610/382,433 = 382,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,610x = 382,433 × 382,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,610x = 146,254,999,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,254,999,489/262,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,928.52

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