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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,954 and 400,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,954 and 400,983 is: 611,465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,954 : 400,983 = 400,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,954/400,983 = 400,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,954x = 400,983 × 400,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,954x = 160,787,366,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,787,366,289/262,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,465.76

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