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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,504 and 402,292.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,504 and 402,292.50 is: 611,859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,504 : 402,292.50 = 402,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,504/402,292.50 = 402,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,504x = 402,292.50 × 402,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,504x = 161,839,255,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,839,255,556.25/264,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,859.39

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