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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,848.06 and 340,056.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,848.06 and 340,056.56 is: 436,621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,848.06 : 340,056.56 = 340,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,848.06/340,056.56 = 340,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,848.06x = 340,056.56 × 340,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,848.06x = 115,638,465,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,638,465,699.32/264,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,621.91

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