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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,825 and 405,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,825 and 405,185 is: 619,937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,825 : 405,185 = 405,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,825/405,185 = 405,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,825x = 405,185 × 405,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,825x = 164,174,884,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,174,884,225/264,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,937.26

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