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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,306 and 397,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,306 and 397,278 is: 599,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,306 : 397,278 = 397,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,306/397,278 = 397,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,306x = 397,278 × 397,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,306x = 157,829,809,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,829,809,284/263,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,415.92

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