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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,854 and 340,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,854 and 340,059 is: 436,618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,854 : 340,059 = 340,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,854/340,059 = 340,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,854x = 340,059 × 340,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,854x = 115,640,123,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,640,123,481/264,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,618.38

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