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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,855 and 622,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,855 and 622,220 is: 1,467,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,855 : 622,220 = 622,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,855/622,220 = 622,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,855x = 622,220 × 622,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,855x = 387,157,728,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,157,728,400/263,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,312.46

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