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Finding the Third Proportional to 416,264 and 553,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 416,264 and 553,399 is: 735,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,264 : 553,399 = 553,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,264/553,399 = 553,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,264x = 553,399 × 553,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,264x = 306,250,453,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,250,453,201/416,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,712.08

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