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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,656 and 624,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,656 and 624,232 is: 1,472,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,656 : 624,232 = 624,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,656/624,232 = 624,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,656x = 624,232 × 624,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,656x = 389,665,589,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,665,589,824/264,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,347.46

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