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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,637 and 624,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,637 and 624,614 is: 1,474,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,637 : 624,614 = 624,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,637/624,614 = 624,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,637x = 624,614 × 624,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,637x = 390,142,648,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,142,648,996/264,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,255.86

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