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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,230 and 423,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,230 and 423,915 is: 682,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,230 : 423,915 = 423,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,230/423,915 = 423,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,230x = 423,915 × 423,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,230x = 179,703,927,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,703,927,225/263,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,687.87

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