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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,768 and 397,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,768 and 397,744 is: 597,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,768 : 397,744 = 397,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,768/397,744 = 397,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,768x = 397,744 × 397,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,768x = 158,200,289,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,200,289,536/264,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,505.32

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