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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,112 and 399,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,112 and 399,136 is: 598,656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,112 : 399,136 = 399,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,112/399,136 = 399,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,112x = 399,136 × 399,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,112x = 159,309,546,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,309,546,496/266,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,656.00

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