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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,856 and 622,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,856 and 622,249 is: 1,467,443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,856 : 622,249 = 622,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,856/622,249 = 622,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,856x = 622,249 × 622,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,856x = 387,193,818,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,193,818,001/263,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,443.67

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