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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,080 and 416,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,080 and 416,820 is: 648,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,080 : 416,820 = 416,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,080/416,820 = 416,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,080x = 416,820 × 416,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,080x = 173,738,912,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,738,912,400/268,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,086.07

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