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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,541.50 and 399,197.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,541.50 and 399,197.25 is: 602,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,541.50 : 399,197.25 = 399,197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,541.50/399,197.25 = 399,197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,541.50x = 399,197.25 × 399,197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,541.50x = 159,358,444,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,358,444,407.56/264,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,394.88

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