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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,884 and 622,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,884 and 622,306 is: 1,467,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,884 : 622,306 = 622,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,884/622,306 = 622,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,884x = 622,306 × 622,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,884x = 387,264,757,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,264,757,636/263,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,556.80

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