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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,334.50 and 396,582.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,334.50 and 396,582.75 is: 594,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,334.50 : 396,582.75 = 396,582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,334.50/396,582.75 = 396,582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,334.50x = 396,582.75 × 396,582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,334.50x = 157,277,877,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,277,877,597.56/264,334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,995.65

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