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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,932 and 399,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,932 and 399,882 is: 603,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,932 : 399,882 = 399,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,932/399,882 = 399,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,932x = 399,882 × 399,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,932x = 159,905,613,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,905,613,924/264,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,572.29

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