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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,423.38 and 402,835.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,423.38 and 402,835.50 is: 613,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,423.38 : 402,835.50 = 402,835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,423.38/402,835.50 = 402,835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,423.38x = 402,835.50 × 402,835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,423.38x = 162,276,440,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,276,440,060.25/264,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,699.30

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