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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,064 and 427,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,064 and 427,392 is: 694,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,064 : 427,392 = 427,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,064/427,392 = 427,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,064x = 427,392 × 427,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,064x = 182,663,921,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,663,921,664/263,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,370.65

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