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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,666 and 399,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,666 and 399,241 is: 593,277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,666 : 399,241 = 399,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,666/399,241 = 399,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,666x = 399,241 × 399,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,666x = 159,393,376,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,393,376,081/268,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,277.07

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