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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,406 and 397,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,406 and 397,194 is: 596,669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,406 : 397,194 = 397,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,406/397,194 = 397,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,406x = 397,194 × 397,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,406x = 157,763,073,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,763,073,636/264,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,669.79

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