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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,610 and 399,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,610 and 399,372 is: 602,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,610 : 399,372 = 399,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,610/399,372 = 399,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,610x = 399,372 × 399,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,610x = 159,497,994,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,497,994,384/264,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,766.31

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