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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,444.75 and 397,244.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,444.75 and 397,244.25 is: 596,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,444.75 : 397,244.25 = 397,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,444.75/397,244.25 = 397,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,444.75x = 397,244.25 × 397,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,444.75x = 157,802,994,158.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,802,994,158.06/264,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,733.32

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