Finding the Third Proportional to 263,379 and 568,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,379 and 568,875 is: 1,228,718.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,379 : 568,875 = 568,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,379/568,875 = 568,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,379x = 568,875 × 568,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,379x = 323,618,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,618,765,625/263,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,718.94
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