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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,921 and 622,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,921 and 622,392 is: 1,467,756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,921 : 622,392 = 622,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,921/622,392 = 622,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,921x = 622,392 × 622,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,921x = 387,371,801,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,371,801,664/263,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,756.65

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