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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,738 and 407,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,738 and 407,661 is: 632,521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,738 : 407,661 = 407,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,738/407,661 = 407,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,738x = 407,661 × 407,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,738x = 166,187,490,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,187,490,921/262,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,521.72

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