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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,049.50 and 622,713.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,049.50 and 622,713.50 is: 1,468,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,049.50 : 622,713.50 = 622,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,049.50/622,713.50 = 622,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,049.50x = 622,713.50 × 622,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,049.50x = 387,772,103,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,772,103,082.25/264,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,558.37

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