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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,324 and 397,072.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,324 and 397,072.13 is: 596,488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,324 : 397,072.13 = 397,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,324/397,072.13 = 397,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,324x = 397,072.13 × 397,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,324x = 157,666,272,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,666,272,452.02/264,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,488.67

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