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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,094 and 568,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,094 and 568,230 is: 1,227,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,094 : 568,230 = 568,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,094/568,230 = 568,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,094x = 568,230 × 568,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,094x = 322,885,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,885,332,900/263,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,262.24

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