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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,601.69 and 397,504.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,601.69 and 397,504.97 is: 597,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,601.69 : 397,504.97 = 397,504.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,601.69/397,504.97 = 397,504.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,601.69x = 397,504.97 × 397,504.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,601.69x = 158,010,200,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,010,200,180.94/264,601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,162.48

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