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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,177 and 401,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,177 and 401,310 is: 609,628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,177 : 401,310 = 401,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,177/401,310 = 401,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,177x = 401,310 × 401,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,177x = 161,049,716,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,049,716,100/264,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,628.08

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