Finding the Third Proportional to 263,590 and 565,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,590 and 565,318 is: 1,212,430.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,590 : 565,318 = 565,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,590/565,318 = 565,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,590x = 565,318 × 565,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,590x = 319,584,441,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,584,441,124/263,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,212,430.07
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