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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,450 and 397,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,450 and 397,253 is: 596,747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,450 : 397,253 = 397,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,450/397,253 = 397,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,450x = 397,253 × 397,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,450x = 157,809,946,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,809,946,009/264,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,747.76

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