Finding the Third Proportional to 263,412 and 568,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,412 and 568,296 is: 1,226,065.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,412 : 568,296 = 568,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,412/568,296 = 568,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,412x = 568,296 × 568,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,412x = 322,960,343,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,960,343,616/263,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,226,065.42
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