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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,984 and 350,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,984 and 350,046 is: 464,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,984 : 350,046 = 350,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,984/350,046 = 350,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,984x = 350,046 × 350,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,984x = 122,532,202,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,532,202,116/263,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,165.26

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