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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,336.75 and 396,587.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,336.75 and 396,587.25 is: 595,004.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,336.75 : 396,587.25 = 396,587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,336.75/396,587.25 = 396,587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,336.75x = 396,587.25 × 396,587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,336.75x = 157,281,446,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,281,446,862.56/264,336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,004.09

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