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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,049.88 and 397,335.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,049.88 and 397,335.38 is: 597,899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,049.88 : 397,335.38 = 397,335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,049.88/397,335.38 = 397,335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,049.88x = 397,335.38 × 397,335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,049.88x = 157,875,400,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,875,400,226.39/264,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,899.92

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