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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,616 and 399,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,616 and 399,308 is: 602,559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,616 : 399,308 = 399,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,616/399,308 = 399,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,616x = 399,308 × 399,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,616x = 159,446,878,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,446,878,864/264,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,559.48

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