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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,726 and 419,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,726 and 419,295 is: 666,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,726 : 419,295 = 419,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,726/419,295 = 419,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,726x = 419,295 × 419,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,726x = 175,808,297,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,808,297,025/263,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,632.40

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