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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,962 and 427,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,962 and 427,230 is: 694,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,962 : 427,230 = 427,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,962/427,230 = 427,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,962x = 427,230 × 427,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,962x = 182,525,472,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,525,472,900/262,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,113.50

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