Finding the Third Proportional to 263,253.38 and 568,535.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,253.38 and 568,535.63 is: 1,227,838.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,253.38 : 568,535.63 = 568,535.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,253.38/568,535.63 = 568,535.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,253.38x = 568,535.63 × 568,535.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,253.38x = 323,232,756,894.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,232,756,894.14/263,253.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,227,838.99
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