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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,366 and 401,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,366 and 401,172 is: 599,699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,366 : 401,172 = 401,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,366/401,172 = 401,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,366x = 401,172 × 401,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,366x = 160,938,973,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,938,973,584/268,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,699.57

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