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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,253 and 568,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,253 and 568,535 is: 1,227,838.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,253 : 568,535 = 568,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,253/568,535 = 568,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,253x = 568,535 × 568,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,253x = 323,232,046,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,232,046,225/263,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,838.03

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