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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,308 and 397,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,308 and 397,281 is: 599,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,308 : 397,281 = 397,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,308/397,281 = 397,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,308x = 397,281 × 397,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,308x = 157,832,192,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,832,192,961/263,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,420.42

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