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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,135.63 and 568,363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,135.63 and 568,363.50 is: 1,227,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,135.63 : 568,363.50 = 568,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,135.63/568,363.50 = 568,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,135.63x = 568,363.50 × 568,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,135.63x = 323,037,068,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,037,068,132.25/263,135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,644.75

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