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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,332 and 397,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,332 and 397,324 is: 599,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,332 : 397,324 = 397,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,332/397,324 = 397,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,332x = 397,324 × 397,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,332x = 157,866,360,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,866,360,976/263,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,495.55

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