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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,036 and 351,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,036 and 351,954 is: 469,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,036 : 351,954 = 351,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,036/351,954 = 351,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,036x = 351,954 × 351,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,036x = 123,871,618,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,871,618,116/264,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,146.70

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