Finding the Third Proportional to 263,442 and 568,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,442 and 568,356 is: 1,226,184.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,442 : 568,356 = 568,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,442/568,356 = 568,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,442x = 568,356 × 568,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,442x = 323,028,542,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,028,542,736/263,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,226,184.67
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