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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,046.50 and 397,338.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,046.50 and 397,338.75 is: 597,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,046.50 : 397,338.75 = 397,338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,046.50/397,338.75 = 397,338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,046.50x = 397,338.75 × 397,338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,046.50x = 157,878,082,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,878,082,251.56/264,046.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,917.72

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