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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,026 and 623,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,026 and 623,075 is: 1,470,394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,026 : 623,075 = 623,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,026/623,075 = 623,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,026x = 623,075 × 623,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,026x = 388,222,455,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,222,455,625/264,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,394.79

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