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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,338.88 and 621,263.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,338.88 and 621,263.25 is: 1,465,670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,338.88 : 621,263.25 = 621,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,338.88/621,263.25 = 621,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,338.88x = 621,263.25 × 621,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,338.88x = 385,968,025,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,968,025,800.56/263,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,670.52

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