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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,080 and 401,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,080 and 401,884 is: 607,000.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,080 : 401,884 = 401,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,080/401,884 = 401,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,080x = 401,884 × 401,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,080x = 161,510,749,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,510,749,456/266,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,000.71

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