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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,384 and 397,162.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,384 and 397,162.13 is: 596,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,384 : 397,162.13 = 397,162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,384/397,162.13 = 397,162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,384x = 397,162.13 × 397,162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,384x = 157,737,753,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,737,753,534.52/264,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,623.67

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