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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,272 and 402,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,272 and 402,180 is: 607,456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,272 : 402,180 = 402,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,272/402,180 = 402,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,272x = 402,180 × 402,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,272x = 161,748,752,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,748,752,400/266,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,456.86

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