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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,643 and 568,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,643 and 568,758 is: 1,226,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,643 : 568,758 = 568,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,643/568,758 = 568,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,643x = 568,758 × 568,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,643x = 323,485,662,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,485,662,564/263,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,983.70

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