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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,196 and 375,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,196 and 375,111 is: 534,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,196 : 375,111 = 375,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,196/375,111 = 375,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,196x = 375,111 × 375,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,196x = 140,708,262,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,708,262,321/263,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,613.98

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