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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,192 and 402,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,192 and 402,060 is: 607,276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,192 : 402,060 = 402,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,192/402,060 = 402,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,192x = 402,060 × 402,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,192x = 161,652,243,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,652,243,600/266,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,276.87

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