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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,512 and 402,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,512 and 402,304 is: 611,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,512 : 402,304 = 402,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,512/402,304 = 402,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,512x = 402,304 × 402,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,512x = 161,848,508,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,848,508,416/264,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,875.86

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