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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,546 and 624,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,546 and 624,375 is: 1,473,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,546 : 624,375 = 624,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,546/624,375 = 624,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,546x = 624,375 × 624,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,546x = 389,844,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,844,140,625/264,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,634.61

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