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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,822 and 624,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,822 and 624,636 is: 1,473,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,822 : 624,636 = 624,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,822/624,636 = 624,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,822x = 624,636 × 624,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,822x = 390,170,132,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,170,132,496/264,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,329.76

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