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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,379 and 402,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,379 and 402,330 is: 607,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,379 : 402,330 = 402,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,379/402,330 = 402,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,379x = 402,330 × 402,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,379x = 161,869,428,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,869,428,900/266,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,665.88

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