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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,173 and 397,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,173 and 397,618 is: 589,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,173 : 397,618 = 397,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,173/397,618 = 397,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,173x = 397,618 × 397,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,173x = 158,100,073,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,100,073,924/268,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,545.08

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