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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,353.63 and 425,553.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,353.63 and 425,553.75 is: 685,052.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,353.63 : 425,553.75 = 425,553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,353.63/425,553.75 = 425,553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,353.63x = 425,553.75 × 425,553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,353.63x = 181,095,994,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,095,994,139.06/264,353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,052.06

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