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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,306 and 402,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,306 and 402,654 is: 613,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,306 : 402,654 = 402,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,306/402,654 = 402,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,306x = 402,654 × 402,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,306x = 162,130,243,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,130,243,716/264,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,418.70

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