Finding the Third Proportional to 263,247 and 568,525.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,247 and 568,525.50 is: 1,227,824.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,247 : 568,525.50 = 568,525.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,247/568,525.50 = 568,525.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,247x = 568,525.50 × 568,525.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,247x = 323,221,244,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,221,244,150.25/263,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,227,824.99
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