Finding the Third Proportional to 263,632 and 568,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,632 and 568,736 is: 1,226,939.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,632 : 568,736 = 568,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,632/568,736 = 568,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,632x = 568,736 × 568,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,632x = 323,460,637,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,460,637,696/263,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,226,939.97
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