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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,215.25 and 623,598.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,215.25 and 623,598.75 is: 1,471,812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,215.25 : 623,598.75 = 623,598.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,215.25/623,598.75 = 623,598.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,215.25x = 623,598.75 × 623,598.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,215.25x = 388,875,401,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,875,401,001.56/264,215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,812.85

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