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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,510 and 402,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,510 and 402,301 is: 611,871.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,510 : 402,301 = 402,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,510/402,301 = 402,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,510x = 402,301 × 402,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,510x = 161,846,094,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,846,094,601/264,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,871.36

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