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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,332 and 376,815

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,332 and 376,815 is: 537,163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,332 : 376,815 = 376,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,332/376,815 = 376,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,332x = 376,815 × 376,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,332x = 141,989,544,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,989,544,225/264,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,163.66

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