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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,849.25 and 622,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,849.25 and 622,230 is: 1,467,391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,849.25 : 622,230 = 622,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,849.25/622,230 = 622,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,849.25x = 622,230 × 622,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,849.25x = 387,170,172,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,170,172,900/263,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,391.60

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