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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,882 and 622,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,882 and 622,301 is: 1,467,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,882 : 622,301 = 622,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,882/622,301 = 622,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,882x = 622,301 × 622,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,882x = 387,258,534,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,258,534,601/263,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,544.34

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