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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,103 and 568,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,103 and 568,305 is: 1,227,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,103 : 568,305 = 568,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,103/568,305 = 568,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,103x = 568,305 × 568,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,103x = 322,970,573,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,970,573,025/263,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,544.24

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