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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,411 and 397,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,411 and 397,203 is: 596,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,411 : 397,203 = 397,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,411/397,203 = 397,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,411x = 397,203 × 397,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,411x = 157,770,223,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,770,223,209/264,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,685.55

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