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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,374 and 402,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,374 and 402,324 is: 607,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,374 : 402,324 = 402,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,374/402,324 = 402,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,374x = 402,324 × 402,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,374x = 161,864,600,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,864,600,976/266,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,659.16

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