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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,030 and 566,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,030 and 566,623 is: 1,220,627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,030 : 566,623 = 566,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,030/566,623 = 566,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,030x = 566,623 × 566,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,030x = 321,061,624,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,061,624,129/263,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,627.40

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