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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,633.75 and 624,606.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,633.75 and 624,606.75 is: 1,474,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,633.75 : 624,606.75 = 624,606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,633.75/624,606.75 = 624,606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,633.75x = 624,606.75 × 624,606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,633.75x = 390,133,592,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,133,592,145.56/264,633.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,239.75

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