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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,204 and 402,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,204 and 402,080 is: 607,309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,204 : 402,080 = 402,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,204/402,080 = 402,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,204x = 402,080 × 402,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,204x = 161,668,326,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,668,326,400/266,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,309.91

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