Finding the Third Proportional to 263,407 and 568,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,407 and 568,935 is: 1,228,847.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,407 : 568,935 = 568,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,407/568,935 = 568,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,407x = 568,935 × 568,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,407x = 323,687,034,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,687,034,225/263,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,847.50
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