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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,820 and 622,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,820 and 622,154 is: 1,467,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,820 : 622,154 = 622,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,820/622,154 = 622,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,820x = 622,154 × 622,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,820x = 387,075,599,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,075,599,716/263,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,195.81

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