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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,362 and 568,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,362 and 568,761 is: 1,228,305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,362 : 568,761 = 568,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,362/568,761 = 568,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,362x = 568,761 × 568,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,362x = 323,489,075,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,489,075,121/263,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,305.81

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