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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,165 and 401,296.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,165 and 401,296.50 is: 609,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,165 : 401,296.50 = 401,296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,165/401,296.50 = 401,296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,165x = 401,296.50 × 401,296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,165x = 161,038,880,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,038,880,912.25/264,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,614.75

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