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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,016 and 615,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,016 and 615,924 is: 1,442,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,016 : 615,924 = 615,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,016/615,924 = 615,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,016x = 615,924 × 615,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,016x = 379,362,373,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,362,373,776/263,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,354.74

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