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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,034 and 401,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,034 and 401,805 is: 606,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,034 : 401,805 = 401,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,034/401,805 = 401,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,034x = 401,805 × 401,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,034x = 161,447,258,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,447,258,025/266,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,867.01

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