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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,472 and 402,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,472 and 402,903 is: 613,792.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,472 : 402,903 = 402,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,472/402,903 = 402,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,472x = 402,903 × 402,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,472x = 162,330,827,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,330,827,409/264,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,792.11

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