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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,004 and 358,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,004 and 358,884 is: 484,194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,004 : 358,884 = 358,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,004/358,884 = 358,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,004x = 358,884 × 358,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,004x = 128,797,725,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,797,725,456/266,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,194.69

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