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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,179 and 397,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,179 and 397,634 is: 589,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,179 : 397,634 = 397,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,179/397,634 = 397,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,179x = 397,634 × 397,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,179x = 158,112,797,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,112,797,956/268,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,579.34

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