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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,416 and 568,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,416 and 568,954 is: 1,228,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,416 : 568,954 = 568,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,416/568,954 = 568,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,416x = 568,954 × 568,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,416x = 323,708,654,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,708,654,116/263,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,887.59

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