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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,072 and 399,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,072 and 399,095 is: 598,623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,072 : 399,095 = 399,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,072/399,095 = 399,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,072x = 399,095 × 399,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,072x = 159,276,819,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,276,819,025/266,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,623.00

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