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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,064 : 568,172 = 568,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,064/568,172 = 568,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,064x = 568,172 × 568,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,064x = 322,819,421,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,819,421,584/263,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,151.65

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