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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,484 and 350,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,484 and 350,838 is: 465,386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,484 : 350,838 = 350,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,484/350,838 = 350,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,484x = 350,838 × 350,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,484x = 123,087,302,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,087,302,244/264,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,386.57

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