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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,412 and 422,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,412 and 422,162 is: 671,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,412 : 422,162 = 422,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,412/422,162 = 422,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,412x = 422,162 × 422,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,412x = 178,220,754,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,220,754,244/265,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,487.18

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