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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,407 : 568,935 = 568,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,407/568,935 = 568,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,407x = 568,935 × 568,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,407x = 323,687,034,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,687,034,225/263,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,847.50

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