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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,815 and 340,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,815 and 340,017 is: 436,574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,815 : 340,017 = 340,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,815/340,017 = 340,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,815x = 340,017 × 340,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,815x = 115,611,560,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,611,560,289/264,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,574.82

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