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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,410 and 402,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,410 and 402,811 is: 613,655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,410 : 402,811 = 402,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,410/402,811 = 402,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,410x = 402,811 × 402,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,410x = 162,256,701,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,256,701,721/264,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,655.69

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