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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,482 and 397,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,482 and 397,310 is: 596,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,482 : 397,310 = 397,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,482/397,310 = 397,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,482x = 397,310 × 397,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,482x = 157,855,236,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,855,236,100/264,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,846.80

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