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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,572 and 624,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,572 and 624,432 is: 1,473,758.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,572 : 624,432 = 624,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,572/624,432 = 624,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,572x = 624,432 × 624,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,572x = 389,915,322,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,915,322,624/264,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,758.84

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