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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,303 and 397,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,303 and 397,272 is: 599,404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,303 : 397,272 = 397,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,303/397,272 = 397,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,303x = 397,272 × 397,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,303x = 157,825,041,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,825,041,984/263,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,404.65

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