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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,392 and 569,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,392 and 569,336 is: 1,230,650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,392 : 569,336 = 569,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,392/569,336 = 569,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,392x = 569,336 × 569,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,392x = 324,143,480,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,143,480,896/263,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,650.44

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