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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,338 and 376,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,338 and 376,824 is: 537,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,338 : 376,824 = 376,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,338/376,824 = 376,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,338x = 376,824 × 376,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,338x = 141,996,326,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,996,326,976/264,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,177.13

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