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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,064 and 399,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,064 and 399,084 is: 598,608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,064 : 399,084 = 399,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,064/399,084 = 399,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,064x = 399,084 × 399,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,064x = 159,268,039,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,268,039,056/266,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,608.00

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