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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,632 and 346,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,632 and 346,098 is: 452,643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,632 : 346,098 = 346,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,632/346,098 = 346,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,632x = 346,098 × 346,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,632x = 119,783,825,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,783,825,604/264,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,643.01

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