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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,379 and 568,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,379 and 568,878 is: 1,228,731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,379 : 568,878 = 568,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,379/568,878 = 568,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,379x = 568,878 × 568,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,379x = 323,622,178,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,622,178,884/263,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,731.90

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