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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,131 and 411,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,131 and 411,183 is: 637,690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,131 : 411,183 = 411,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,131/411,183 = 411,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,131x = 411,183 × 411,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,131x = 169,071,459,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,071,459,489/265,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,690.27

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