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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,326 and 397,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,326 and 397,312 is: 599,472.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,326 : 397,312 = 397,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,326/397,312 = 397,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,326x = 397,312 × 397,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,326x = 157,856,825,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,856,825,344/263,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,472.99

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