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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,380 and 402,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,380 and 402,333 is: 607,672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,380 : 402,333 = 402,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,380/402,333 = 402,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,380x = 402,333 × 402,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,380x = 161,871,842,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,871,842,889/266,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,672.66

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