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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,333 and 397,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,333 and 397,323 is: 599,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,333 : 397,323 = 397,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,333/397,323 = 397,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,333x = 397,323 × 397,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,333x = 157,865,566,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,865,566,329/263,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,490.25

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