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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,812 and 622,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,812 and 622,136 is: 1,467,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,812 : 622,136 = 622,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,812/622,136 = 622,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,812x = 622,136 × 622,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,812x = 387,053,202,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,053,202,496/263,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,155.41

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