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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,646 and 568,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,646 and 568,764 is: 1,226,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,646 : 568,764 = 568,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,646/568,764 = 568,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,646x = 568,764 × 568,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,646x = 323,492,487,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,492,487,696/263,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,995.62

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