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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,587 and 397,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,587 and 397,477 is: 597,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,587 : 397,477 = 397,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,587/397,477 = 397,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,587x = 397,477 × 397,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,587x = 157,987,965,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,987,965,529/264,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,111.59

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