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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,324 and 402,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,324 and 402,678 is: 613,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,324 : 402,678 = 402,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,324/402,678 = 402,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,324x = 402,678 × 402,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,324x = 162,149,571,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,149,571,684/264,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,450.05

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