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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,558 and 399,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,558 and 399,222 is: 602,432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,558 : 399,222 = 399,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,558/399,222 = 399,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,558x = 399,222 × 399,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,558x = 159,378,205,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,378,205,284/264,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,432.00

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