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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,534 and 397,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,534 and 397,404 is: 597,011.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,534 : 397,404 = 397,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,534/397,404 = 397,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,534x = 397,404 × 397,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,534x = 157,929,939,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,929,939,216/264,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,011.87

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