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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,402 and 376,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,402 and 376,915 is: 537,306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,402 : 376,915 = 376,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,402/376,915 = 376,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,402x = 376,915 × 376,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,402x = 142,064,917,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,064,917,225/264,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,306.52

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