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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,828 and 405,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,828 and 405,189 is: 619,942.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,828 : 405,189 = 405,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,828/405,189 = 405,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,828x = 405,189 × 405,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,828x = 164,178,125,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,178,125,721/264,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,942.47

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