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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,706 and 419,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,706 and 419,274 is: 666,616.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,706 : 419,274 = 419,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,706/419,274 = 419,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,706x = 419,274 × 419,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,706x = 175,790,687,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,790,687,076/263,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,616.18

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