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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,950 and 412,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,950 and 412,047 is: 638,400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,950 : 412,047 = 412,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,950/412,047 = 412,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,950x = 412,047 × 412,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,950x = 169,782,730,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,782,730,209/265,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,400.94

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