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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,162 and 401,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,162 and 401,292 is: 609,608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,162 : 401,292 = 401,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,162/401,292 = 401,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,162x = 401,292 × 401,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,162x = 161,035,269,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,035,269,264/264,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,608.00

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