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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,596 and 397,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,596 and 397,490 is: 597,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,596 : 397,490 = 397,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,596/397,490 = 397,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,596x = 397,490 × 397,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,596x = 157,998,300,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,998,300,100/264,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,130.34

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