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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,067 and 568,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,067 and 568,170 is: 1,227,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,067 : 568,170 = 568,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,067/568,170 = 568,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,067x = 568,170 × 568,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,067x = 322,817,148,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,817,148,900/263,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,129.02

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