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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,322.50 and 397,069.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,322.50 and 397,069.88 is: 596,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,322.50 : 397,069.88 = 397,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,322.50/397,069.88 = 397,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,322.50x = 397,069.88 × 397,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,322.50x = 157,664,485,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,664,485,632.52/264,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,485.30

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