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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,908 and 412,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,908 and 412,833 is: 638,538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,908 : 412,833 = 412,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,908/412,833 = 412,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,908x = 412,833 × 412,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,908x = 170,431,085,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,431,085,889/266,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,538.69

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