Finding the Third Proportional to 263,064 and 568,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,064 and 568,172 is: 1,227,151.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,064 : 568,172 = 568,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,064/568,172 = 568,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,064x = 568,172 × 568,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,064x = 322,819,421,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,819,421,584/263,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,227,151.65
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