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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,266 and 568,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,266 and 568,558 is: 1,227,876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,266 : 568,558 = 568,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,266/568,558 = 568,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,266x = 568,558 × 568,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,266x = 323,258,199,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,258,199,364/263,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,876.75

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