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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,067 and 568,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,067 and 568,173 is: 1,227,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,067 : 568,173 = 568,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,067/568,173 = 568,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,067x = 568,173 × 568,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,067x = 322,820,557,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,820,557,929/263,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,141.97

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