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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,391.50 and 397,174.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,391.50 and 397,174.50 is: 596,643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,391.50 : 397,174.50 = 397,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,391.50/397,174.50 = 397,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,391.50x = 397,174.50 × 397,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,391.50x = 157,747,583,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,747,583,450.25/264,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,643.93

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