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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,080 and 390,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,080 and 390,296 is: 576,836.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,080 : 390,296 = 390,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,080/390,296 = 390,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,080x = 390,296 × 390,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,080x = 152,330,967,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,330,967,616/264,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,836.44

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