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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,411 and 397,201.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,411 and 397,201.50 is: 596,681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,411 : 397,201.50 = 397,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,411/397,201.50 = 397,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,411x = 397,201.50 × 397,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,411x = 157,769,031,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,769,031,602.25/264,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,681.04

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