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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,494 and 624,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,494 and 624,270 is: 1,473,428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,494 : 624,270 = 624,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,494/624,270 = 624,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,494x = 624,270 × 624,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,494x = 389,713,032,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,713,032,900/264,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,428.63

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