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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,810 and 622,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,810 and 622,133 is: 1,467,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,810 : 622,133 = 622,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,810/622,133 = 622,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,810x = 622,133 × 622,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,810x = 387,049,469,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,049,469,689/263,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,152.38

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