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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,165 and 423,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,165 and 423,290 is: 673,170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,165 : 423,290 = 423,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,165/423,290 = 423,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,165x = 423,290 × 423,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,165x = 179,174,424,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,174,424,100/266,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,170.49

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