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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,248 and 375,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,248 and 375,168 is: 534,670.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,248 : 375,168 = 375,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,248/375,168 = 375,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,248x = 375,168 × 375,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,248x = 140,751,028,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,751,028,224/263,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,670.84

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