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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,556 and 624,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,556 and 624,392 is: 1,473,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,556 : 624,392 = 624,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,556/624,392 = 624,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,556x = 624,392 × 624,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,556x = 389,865,369,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,865,369,664/264,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,659.15

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