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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,818 and 622,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,818 and 622,149 is: 1,467,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,818 : 622,149 = 622,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,818/622,149 = 622,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,818x = 622,149 × 622,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,818x = 387,069,378,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,069,378,201/263,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,183.35

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