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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,970 and 413,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,970 and 413,235 is: 639,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,970 : 413,235 = 413,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,970/413,235 = 413,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,970x = 413,235 × 413,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,970x = 170,763,165,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,763,165,225/266,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,634.29

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