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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,985 and 350,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,985 and 350,049 is: 464,171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,985 : 350,049 = 350,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,985/350,049 = 350,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,985x = 350,049 × 350,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,985x = 122,534,302,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,534,302,401/263,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,171.46

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