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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,250 and 402,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,250 and 402,147 is: 607,407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,250 : 402,147 = 402,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,250/402,147 = 402,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,250x = 402,147 × 402,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,250x = 161,722,209,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,722,209,609/266,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,407.36

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