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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,757.50 and 399,624.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,757.50 and 399,624.75 is: 603,193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,757.50 : 399,624.75 = 399,624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,757.50/399,624.75 = 399,624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,757.50x = 399,624.75 × 399,624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,757.50x = 159,699,940,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,699,940,812.56/264,757.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,193.26

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