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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,865 and 622,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,865 and 622,266 is: 1,467,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,865 : 622,266 = 622,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,865/622,266 = 622,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,865x = 622,266 × 622,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,865x = 387,214,974,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,214,974,756/263,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,473.80

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