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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,868 and 407,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,868 and 407,784 is: 632,590.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,868 : 407,784 = 407,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,868/407,784 = 407,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,868x = 407,784 × 407,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,868x = 166,287,790,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,287,790,656/262,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,590.47

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