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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,411 and 385,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,411 and 385,543 is: 562,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,411 : 385,543 = 385,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,411/385,543 = 385,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,411x = 385,543 × 385,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,411x = 148,643,404,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,643,404,849/264,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,168.01

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