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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,474 and 402,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,474 and 402,908 is: 613,802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,474 : 402,908 = 402,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,474/402,908 = 402,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,474x = 402,908 × 402,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,474x = 162,334,856,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,334,856,464/264,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,802.70

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