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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,695 and 416,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,695 and 416,034 is: 658,879.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,695 : 416,034 = 416,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,695/416,034 = 416,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,695x = 416,034 × 416,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,695x = 173,084,289,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,084,289,156/262,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,879.27

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