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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,407 and 397,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,407 and 397,196 is: 596,673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,407 : 397,196 = 397,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,407/397,196 = 397,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,407x = 397,196 × 397,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,407x = 157,764,662,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,764,662,416/264,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,673.55

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