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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,326 and 397,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,326 and 397,315 is: 599,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,326 : 397,315 = 397,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,326/397,315 = 397,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,326x = 397,315 × 397,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,326x = 157,859,209,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,859,209,225/263,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,482.05

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