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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,524 and 568,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,524 and 568,424 is: 1,226,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,524 : 568,424 = 568,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,524/568,424 = 568,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,524x = 568,424 × 568,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,524x = 323,105,843,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,105,843,776/263,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,096.46

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